Lighting
Change to compact fluorescent light bulbs and save!
Begin saving today by taking the ENERGY STAR® "Change a Light" pledge. ENERGY STAR-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs provide bright, warm light while using 75% less energy than standard lighting — they also generate 75% less heat and last up to 10 times longer. Replacing a 100-watt incandescent bulb with a 23-watt compact fluorescent bulb can save you up to $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb. Learn more about ENERGY STAR lighting products.
CFLs are now available in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet the majority of your lighting needs. In addition, they are now more aesthetically pleasing with housings surrounding the spirals to physically mimic other types of light bulbs on the market while still providing the same energy savings of a regular CFL with the spiral exposed. Another great feature of CFLs today is that they are available in three different colors of light output depending on your personal preference: daylight, bright light and soft light. "
How to choose
Use the table below to become familiar with equivalent Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) replacement bulb wattage and light output ranges.
| Typical Incandescent Bulb |
ENERGY STAR CFL Replacement Bulb |
Typical Lumens (Light Output Measure) |
| 40 watt | 9 watt | > 450 lumens |
| 60 watt | 14 watt | > 700 lumens |
| 75 watt | 19 watt | > 1,100 lumens |
| 100 watt | 23 watt | > 1,600 lumens |
| 150 watt | 42 watt | > 2,600 lumens |
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www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting to view additional guide and information about the available ENERGY STAR lighting products.
In 2009, Georgia Power in partnership with other stores in Georgia, can help you learn more about energy efficiency and easily locate energy-saving ENERGY STAR products.
- Find in-store events at select metro stores. Georgia Power Representatives will be available to answer any question about ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs, appliances and energy efficiency.
- To easily find energy efficient ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent lighting and appliances, look for Georgia Power ENERGY STAR product tags.
CFL Disposal — Closing the Loop
CFLs contain a small amount of mercury and should be disposed of properly, ideally recycled. More information regarding mercury in CFLs, including proper disposal options and what to do if a bulb breaks, can be found in this factsheet.
Information on proper disposal of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
Georgia Power proudly sponsors The Home Depot’s CFL recycling effort throughout the state of Georgia. Click here to find a The Home Depot location near you.
Broken CFL?If a CFL should break in your home, EPA provides cleanup guidelines that can be performed by the general public.
