What is an energy efficient light bulb??

Question

What are the benefits of an energy efficient light bulb??? Please help!!

Answer 1

A fluorescent light blub.

They produce more light using less energy.

Answer 2

exactly what it says it is it's energy saving and it's efficient as they can last up to 6 years

Answer 3

Energy efficient light bulbs last longer and use less electricity.

Answer 4

they last 6 times longer than traditional light bulbs. they also use less electricty so have less of a carbon footprint.

they are dangerous as they contain mercury.

Answer 5

energy saver bulbs and tube lights

Answer 6

If you are in the UK, you can also get two free energy efficient light bulbs this Saturday with The Sun. I saw it in their promotions - www.thesun.co.uk/lightbulbs

So try them for yourself! They're great - especially when they're free

Answer 7

I changed almost all of the light bulbs in my house. The day after Christmas the energy efficient bulbs went on sale at Lowe's. Since then, my light bill has reduced drastically.

Answer 8

LED's are the best and longest lasting, also the most expensive up front cost.  They will last for 100,000 hours.  My normally used lights are on an average 5 hours a day.

100,000/5 = 20,000 days = 54.79 years.

That is a life time bulb.

Answer 9

A fluorescent light bulb.  They produce much less heat and so make more light with the electricity.

The old ones (still useful) are long tubes.  The new compact fluorescent have the tube wound up into a small package, so they can directly replace old fashioned incandescent bulbs.

Answer 10

It helps cut down on the amount of elctrity being used and also saves on the electric bill. I have also found that the bulbs last longer.

Answer 11

it saves energy by using less power but with the same brightness some made from old recycled bulbs. =]

Answer 12

a broken one

Answer 13

one way to make your home more energy efficient is to make use of energy saving light bulbs. These are widely available and easy to install. “Energy efficient bulbs may not be a new innovation but it’s surprising how many households have yet to make the change.” Many people do not realise that they can make their homes greener whilst also saving money this way.

Still not convinced? We bust some of the most popular myths about energy saving bulbs.

Myth 1: Energy Saving Bulbs Are Expensive

The initial purchase price of energy saving bulbs is higher than that of a traditional incandescent bulb. However, energy saving bulbs use up to 80% less electricity, saving energy and lowering power costs. Even if only one energy saving light bulb is fitted within a household, this can translate to a saving of around £10 per year on electricity bills, or around £100 over the bulb’s lifetime.

Energy saving bulbs also have greater staying power than traditional bulbs, leading to even greater savings.

Myth 2: Simply Changing A Light Bulb Will Not Make A Difference To The Environment

If significant savings on electricity bills is not convincing enough, consider this: if every household installed just one energy saving bulb, the energy saved would be sufficient to power all the streetlights in Britain for an entire year. Each bulb also accounts for a saving of 38 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. Committing to one more energy efficient bulb per household is therefore a huge step towards a cleaner, greener planet.

Myth 3: Energy Saving Bulbs Cannot Be Used With Older Appliances

Contrary to popular belief, energy saving bulbs offer just as much if not more choice than the traditional range of bulbs and lights. Adapters can also be bought for older appliances. And of course, although better for the environment, it’s not necessary to change every bulb in the home at the same time. They can be introduced gradually as traditional bulbs fail and require a replacement.

Myth 4: Fitting An Energy Saving Bulb Is Enough

Answer 14

it helps the planet and goes longer