CHANGE THE WORLD,
ONE LIGHT AT A TIME.
Every light we change to an ENERGY STAR is a step
in the right direction to preserve energy resources
and our environment for this generation and the
next. That's because light bulbs and fixtures that
have the earned the government's ENERGY STAR
save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
by meeting strict energy efficiency criteria set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
U.S. Department of Energy.
In fact, the energy used in the average home can
produce twice the greenhouse gas emissions as
the average car, so making energy-efficient
choices at home can help reduce the risks of
global climate change.
To join a growing community of people pledging
to change at least one light bulb or fixture at home
to one that has earned the ENERGY STAR, go to
energystar.gov/changealight.
CHANGE A LIGHT
CHANGE THE WORLD
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MAKE YOUR NEXT LIGHT AN
ENERGY STAR.
If every U.S. household replaced their 5 most
frequently used light fixtures or the bulbs in them with
ENERGY STAR qualified options, not only would each
save about $60 a year in energy costs, but we'd also
prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the
emissions from 8 million cars.
Examples of ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs - models not carried at all retailers
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is sponsored by the
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and U.S. Department of Enerav.
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Don't just replace a light.
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CHANGE A LIGHT,
CHANGE THE WORLD WITH ENERGY STAR!
MAKE YOUR NEXT LIGHT AN ENERGY STAR AND JOIN A GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE DOING THEIR
PART TO PRESERVE ENERGY RESOURCES AND OUR ENVIRONMENT FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW.
WHERE TO USE CFLs:
• To get the most energy savings, replace bulbs where
lights are on the most, such as your family and living
room, kitchen, dining room, and porch
• Some CFLs have trouble operating in enclosed fixtures.
Check the CFL's packaging for any restrictions on use.
LIGHT BULBS AND FIXTURES THAT DISPLAY THE
GOVERNMENT'S ENERGY STAR OFFER BRIGHT,
QUALITY LIGHT YET USE 1/3 THE ENERGY OF
INCANDESCENT LIGHTING, WITH BULBS THAT
LAST UP TO 10 TIMES AS LONG.
ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED LIGHT FIXTURES:
• Come in hundreds of decorative styles including portable
fixtures—such as table, desk and floor lamps—and
hard-wired options such as front porch, dining room,
kitchen ceiling and under-cabinet, hallway ceiling and
wall, bathroom vanity fixtures, and much more
• Deliver convenient features such as dimming on some
indoor models and automatic daylight shut-off and
motion sensors on outdoor models
• Save money on energy bills and bulb replacements
• Generate 70 percent less heat than standard
incandescent lighting
Did you know?
Lighting accounts for about 20 percent of the
average home's electric bills.
ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED COMPACT FLUORESCENT
LIGHT BULBS (CFLs):
• Save an average of $30 or more in energy costs over
each bulb's lifetime
• Are available in different sizes and shapes to fit in
almost any fixture, for indoors and outdoors
• Are convenient in hard-to-reach and high-use fixtures
because they last longer
• Prevent more than 450 pounds of greenhouse gas
emissions each over their lifetime
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LIGHT:
• Matching the right type of CFL to the right kind of fixture
helps ensure that it will perform properly and last a
long time. Read the packaging to be sure that the type
you choose works for the fixture you have in mind.
For example:
• If a light fixture is connected to a dimmer or three-way
switch, select CFLs that are labeled for this use
• For recessed fixtures, it is better to use a 'reflector'
CFL instead of a standard type
• Choose the color that works best for you. For example,
while most CFLs are created with warm colors for most
rooms in your home, you might choose a cooler color
for task lighting.
• To get the ENERGY STAR qualified light bulb or fixture
with the right amount of light, choose one that offers the
same lumen rating as the light you are replacing. The
higher the lumen rating, the greater the light output.
Typical Light Output (Minimum Lumens)
Incandescent Bulb (Watts)
450
40
60
1,100 1,600 2,600
75 100 150
Examples of ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures - models not carried at all retailers
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