More than one and a half million energy-saving CFL light bulbs are now lighting up homes and businesses throughout Virginia! June 2008 marked the sale of the one and a half millionth energy-saving light bulb through our CFL discount program.
That’s good for Dominion, our customers—and their wallets—because each CFL bulb consumes about 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. And they can last up to 10 times longer. It’s also helping improve air quality and preserve our environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. 1,502,667 CFL bulbs equates to:
- 90,494 cars off the road for one year
- 518,983 tons of CO2 not emitted
- $86,315,896 saved (over life of CFLs)
5 comments:
Do CFLs come in 3-ways? I'm trying to replace all the bulbs in my house with CFLs as the originals burn out, and am curious about the different types available.
And are they any sturdier than regular light bulbs? My yard lights don't seem to last long and I think it's because of vibration from the lawn mower.
Yes, many CFL bulbs are made for 3-way fixtures (just be sure to check the packaging). If a light is connected to a 3-way fixture, you will want to make sure you purchase CFLs specifically designed for 3-way sockets. Even if you are only using the lamp at the highest level, use designated 3-way CFL bulbs for optimal quality. The same holds true for outdoor CFL lighting-- make sure the CFL is meant for the application you intend to use it for.
CFLs certainly SEEM sturdier; there is no flimsy filament to break, and the glass on a CFL seems a lot thicker. I'd rather drop a CFL than an incandescent any day.
Can you tell me about how much energy you would save a year if you switch from a 10 SEER air conditioning system to a 13 Seer system in a 3,300 square foot, two story house? Thanks.
A 13 SEER air conditioner is about 23% more efficient than a 10 SEER unit. For a 3,300 square foot home, your average base usage for a year is probably around 5,100 kWh. A central-air conditioner 13 SEER would use 3,028 kWh/year compared to the 10 SEER usage of 3,833 kWh. For further research I recommend visiting www.doe.gov or www.energystar.gov keyword SEER.
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