Incandescent bulbs consume 20% of all electricity produced in the U.S. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) burn cooler, last 10 times longer, use 75% less energy than conventional incandescents and are now available in a variety of shapes and wattages.

Fluorescent bulbs save you money
Even though fluorescents initially are more expensive (around $15) lifetime use will cost you less. It will take 13 traditional bulbs to last for the same amount of time. Furthermore, a fluorescent light will cost you $10 for electricity during its life time, whereas incandescents will cost about $40.

Better for the environment
A fluorescent bulb, over its lifetime, saves a 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere.

Save even more energy with dimmable CFLs
If 100 million American households used ONE fluorescent light bulb, it would save the same energy generated by a nuclear power plant for a year.

When the fluorescents do burn out be sure to recycle as they contain trace amounts of mercury.