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American homes contain over 3 billion light fixtures! Lighting alone accounts for about 10-15% of total household electricity use. A typical household spends $110 per year on energy for lighting. Therefore, it is not a surprise that throughout the United States and the world, governments, utility companies and consumers are looking for ways to reduce the amount of energy consumed.

One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the use of technologies that utilize less energy to produce the same results without any inconvenience or sacrifice of comfort. Efficiency Maine has embarked on a campaign to increase the sale and use of energy efficient products across the State.  

ENERGY STAR Lighting Program

Efficiency Maine’s Residential Lighting Program enlists the participation of and works closely with manufacturers and lighting retailers to encourage them to produce and sell energy efficient lighting products to the residents of Maine. The program is now offering a $2 instant rebate on ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and $12 off ENERGY STAR qualified outdoor CFL hard-wired fixtures, indoor hard-wired fixtures, table lamps, floor lamps, torchieres and hardwired ceiling fans with integrated light kits.   Participating retailers will deduct the rebate from the customer’s bill at the store, and Efficiency Maine will then reimburse the retailer.

Program Benefits

By choosing ENERGY STAR labeled products, consumers can keep utility bills down (i.e. save money) and help the environment at the same time.

CFLs use fewer watts than incandescent light bulbs, yet have a light output, measured in lumens, equivalent if not superior to that of incandescent light bulbs. For example, a 27-watt CFL provides about 1800 lumens, compared to 1750 lumens from a 100-watt incandescent lamp. In addition, CFLs offer the following advantages when used properly: they last up to 10 times longer, use two-thirds less energy, and produce 90% less heat, while producing more light. The main advantage of using compact fluorescent bulbs, however, is to save money.

For information about the features and benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures visit EPA's Online Fixture Guide or download our brochure.