About CFLs
CFLs are among the most efficient light bulbs available today. CFLs use 75% less energy, are cooler to the touch and last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
Variety of bulb styles
CFLs have come a long way. Today, CFLs are available in many options: style, size, color, light output, wattage, indoor or outdoor. Three-way and dimmable CFLs are also available.
It's easy to make the switch from a standard bulb to a CFL:
| Incandescent Wattage |
Equivalent CFL Wattage |
| 40 | 10-11 |
| 60 | 13-16 |
| 75 | 18-23 |
| 100 | 24-29 |
| 150 | 30-42 |
DISPOSAL
Click here for a list of places that recycle CFLs.
Click here for instructions on how to dispose of broken bulbs.
SAFETY
Click here for an article on CFL safety.
Click here for FAQs from ENERGY STAR®.
