ENERGY STAR
QUALIFIED LIGHTING
ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs, fixtures, and ceiling fans
meet strict energy efficiency criteria without sacrificing
performance. They are a stylish addition to match the decor of
your home or office—while saving energy, money, and the
environment.
FIXTURES
The ENERGY STAR is awarded to both hard-wired and portable
fixtures, including table lamps, torchieres, suspended fixtures,
ceiling and close-to-ceiling fixtures, sconces, outdoor fixtures,
and cabinet, recessed, security, cove, and architectural
lighting. ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures generally use compact
fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).
COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS
ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs produce the same bright light as
incandescent bulbs, but use 75 percent less energy. Qualified
CFLs also last up to 10times longer and only need to be
changed about once every 7 years, on average.
CEILING FANS WITH LIGHTING
Many ENERGY STAR qualified ceiling fans offer the built-in
convenience and efficiency of compact fluorescent lighting,
which reduces heat output and energy consumption. They
operate 50 percent more efficiently than conventional fans
with lighting.
HELP FIGHT
GLOBAL WARMING
Electricity used in our homes predominantly comes from the
burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to
global warming. Simply put, using energy-efficient products
and practices in our homes helps fight global warming by
reducing these greenhouse gas emissions.
If every household in the United States replaced its five most
frequently used fixtures, or the bulbs in them, with ENERGY
STAR qualified models, Americans would save close to $8
billion each year in energy costs and prevent greenhouse gas
emissions equivalent to those of nearly 10 million cars.
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WHAT IS ENERGY STAR®?
ENERGY STAR is a label that identifies energy-
efficient products, such as light fixtures and bulbs,
which meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR help
you save energy and money without sacrificing
performance. By using less energy, these products
also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions-
caused by the burning of fossil fuels at power
plants—that contribute to global warming.
More than 50 types of products, including lighting,
home office equipment, heating and cooling
equipment, and home electronics can qualify for
the ENERGY STAR.
The ENERGY STAR program helps businesses
and individuals fight global warming through
energy-efficient products and practices.
Learn more atwww.energystar.gov.
CHOOSE ENERGY STAR
QUALIFIED LIGHTING
Choosing ENERGY STAR qualified lighting helps save both
energy and money on utility bills. On average, ENERGY STAR
qualified fixtures use 75 percent less energy than traditional
models. And, replacing a traditional bulb with an ENERGY
STAR qualified CFL can save about $30 or more in energy costs
over its lifetime.* To save even more, replace your most
frequently used fixtures and bulbs with models that have
earned the government's ENERGY STAR.
With ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures, consumers can realize
significant savings—a total savings of $56** in the example
below that replaces an incandescent ceiling-mount fixture
with an ENERGY STAR qualified model.
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