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ENERGY STAR light bulbs and fixtures use significantly less energy (up to 75 percent less!), last at least 10,000 hours, and come with a warranty.
Find it! ENERGY STAR light bulbs and fixtures
Check the ENERGY STAR site to find out which bulbs and fixtures qualify for the their label. Here are a few brands to get that light bulb going off in your head:
American Fluorescent ENERGY STAR Outdoor Ceiling Fixture
This mission style outdoor light fixture has tinted glass diffuser panels and optional photo sensor, which would save you even more energy. Should be used where the starting temperature is at least 0 degrees F.Brownlee Lighting wall sconce
Give your home a modern look with this sleek wall sconce. It's made of steel and come with either a painted or brushed nickel finish and is finished with a white diffuser. Uses a CFL bulb.Globe 15-Watt R30 Indoor/Outdoor Compact Fluorescent Flood Reflector Bulb
Equivalent to a 50W incandescent bulb, these ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs are great for large surface areas, both inside and out. They’re set to shine for 8,000-10,000 hours, eight to 10 times longer than similar incandescents.Globe 23-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb, Soft White
Want a replacement for your dimmable light bulbs? Look no further. These CFLs fit most standard medium base bulb fixtures, replace your energy-wasting 100W bulbs, are ENERGY STAR qualified, and warranted for 5 years.MaxLite G30 Globe 60-Watt bulb
This globe-shaped bulb looks like a regular incandescent, but is actually a CFL in disguise. It will give you about 8,000 of illumination without appearing like a spiral bulb of old.n:vision 14-Watt R-30 Soft White CFL
Great for flood lights, these bulbs use 75 percent less energy than 65W incandescents, saving $82 per bulb. Its color is warm and it lasts four times as long as standard bulbs. All n:vision bulbs are ENERGY STAR qualified.
Choosing ENERGY STAR light bulbs and fixtures helps you go green because...
- They use 75 percent less energy, produce 75 percent less heat, and last up to 10 times longer than standard lighting.[1]
- Fixtures use one-third the energy of standard lighting.[2]
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that if every American replaced five of their most frequently used light fixtures or CFL bulbs with those that have earned an ENERGY STAR rating, that it would save more than $8 billion in annual energy costs. That's equivalent to taking 10 million cars off the road.[3] To achieve the ENERGY STAR rating bulbs must:
- Last at least 10,000 hours
- Distribute light more evenly and efficiently
- Carry a two-year warranty
ENERGY STAR fixtures and bulbs are available at many home improvement stores and lighting centers and come in a variety of shapes and styles for both indoor and outdoor purposes. They also include convenience features such as dimmers, motion sensors, automatic solar sensors, and more.
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