Energy
Efficient Lighting
Customers interested in saving money on their
monthly electric bill can benefit from energy efficient lighting.
Energy efficient lighting is ideal for customers replacing bulbs
in high use lighting areas: kitchens, home offices, workshops, family
or recreation rooms, and outdoor security areas.
While they may cost more initially,
it can save you money in the long run with lower bills
and fewer bulb replacements.
| Features: |
Benefits: |
| Energy
Efficient Incandescent |
- Up to 10% more efficient than standard
incandescent bulbs.
- Life-span of 750 hours.
- Best used where lamps are on less than 15 minutes
per day or where halogen or compact fluorescent bulbs
won't fit.
- Gives light similar to a standard
incandescent.
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| Compact
Fluorescent |
- Up to 400% more efficient than a
standard incandescent bulb.
- Life-span is about 9,000 - 12,000
hours.
- Best used where usage exceeds four hours a
day.
- Floor lamps, hanging fixtures, and
some ceiling sockets are easiest to fit.
- Gives light similar to an incandescent
bulb.
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| High
Intensity Discharge |
- Up to 400% more efficient than a
standard incandescent bulb.
- Life-span is about 10,000 - 24,000
hours.
- Best used outdoors, especially security lighting
and where usage occurs over extended periods.
- Gives a different color light than
an incandescent bulb.
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| Halogen |
- Up to 200% more efficient than a
standard incandescent bulb.
- Fits recessed or "canned" fixtures,
track lights, and outdoor lights.
- Produces whiter light than standard
incandescent bulb
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