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A simple switch can really add up
In the average U.S. home, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of the electric bill. The easiest way to start saving energy is to change out the light bulbs in your current fixtures. If you are redecorating, remodeling or building a new home, consider installing new ENERGY STAR® qualified light fixtures.
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Get up-to-date facts about today's CFL lighting. Download CFL fact sheet (PDF | 946 KB)
Because of the presence of mercury, CFLs must be recycled. In Minnesota, it is illegal to place them directly in the garbage. You can recycle your used CFLs at any Menards store in the state of Minnesota, or visit Minnesota.Earth911.org to find recycling options in your area.
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Home Lighting Quiz
Learn about energy efficient lighting and be entered in a sweepstakes for your chance to win a $500 energy credit.
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Why are CFLs better today than they were a few years ago?
Correct!Sorry! All of the above are true of today's CFLs. They give a warmer, more inviting light, come in all shapes and sizes and light up more quickly than the fluorescents you might be used to or CFLs from a few years ago.
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Are there any LED lighting products that are ENERGY STAR® qualified?
Correct!Sorry! There are ENERGY STAR qualified LED light fixtures and decorative light strings that use light emitting diodes (LEDs). ENERGY STAR qualified LED lights consume 75% less energy than conventional incandescent lights.
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Are there any ENERGY STAR® qualified replacement LED bulbs?
Correct!Sorry! Not at this time. There are currently no replacement bulbs for the typical screw in light socket that use LED technology and qualify for the ENERGY STAR label, but the Department of Energy is in the process of developing the requirements.
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Are CFLs more cost efficient to use over time than incandescent light bulbs?
Correct!Sorry! CFLs are more cost efficient. The annual cost of using a 60-watt incandescent light bulb is $47.30 and lasts approximately 1,000 hours. The annual cost of using a 15-watt CFL is $11.86 and lasts approximately 8,000 to
10,000 hours*.*Energy specialist Phil Smith
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Will traditional 100-watt incandescent bulbs be available after 2012?
Correct!Sorry! They're being phased out.The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires all light bulbs use 30% less energy than today's incandescent bulbs by 2012 to 2014.
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