LEARN MORE AT
energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR®, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
program, helps us all save money and protect our environment
through energy efficient products and practices. For more
information, visit www.energystar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Qualified lighting
Saves Money with Style
Choosing more efficient light bulbs or light fixtures can make a big difference on
utility bills and for the environment. Replacing the five most frequently used light
fixtures in a home with ENERGY STAR qualified lighting can save about $65 each
year in energy costs.
BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED FIXTURES AND BULBS
• Cost Savings. An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) uses
about 75 percent less energy than a comparable standard incandescent bulb.
Replacing a 60-watt incandescent with a 13-watt CFL can save more than $30 in
energy costs over the life of the bulb.
•	Improved Safety. ENERGY STAR qualified
CFLs operate at less than 100°F and are safer
than the halogen bulbs typically used in floor
lamps or torchieres, which burn at 1,000°F.
Halogen bulbs, when improperly handled, can
cause burns and fires due to their high heat
output.
•	Enhanced Comfort. Compared to standard
incandescent bulbs, ENERGY STAR qualified
CFLs generate about 75 percent less heat.
This means they are cool to the touch, help
reduce home cooling costs, and keep homes
more comfortable.
•	Durability. ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures
and bulbs meet strict guidelines for longevity.
Pin-based fixtures must last 10,000 hours,
about 10 times longer than standard. CFLs
must last 6,000 hours. In addition, ENERGY
STAR qualified fixtures come with a 2-year
warranty —double the industry standard.
Purchasing Tips
•	To save money on utility bills, use ENERGY
STAR qualified lighting in high traffic areas
such as kitchens, bathrooms, stairs, and
hallways.
•	Use ENERGY STAR qualified lighting in hard-to-
reach places as these products last longer and
do not need to be changed as often as
conventional lighting.
•	Choose "warm" color temperature bulbs
(< 3200 degrees Kelvin), which are most
comparable to incandescent light.
•	Look for lumens (light output) on the product
packaging to determine appropriate wattage.
For example, most 60-watt incandescent bulbs
provide around 800 lumens, so look for an
equivalent amount of lumens when shopping for
a comparable CFL.

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ENERGY STAR ADVANCED LIGHTING PACKAGE
The ENERGY STAR Advanced Lighting Package (ALP) designation
identifies homes equipped with a comprehensive set of ENERGY
STAR qualified lighting fixtures. Because these energy-efficient
fixtures come in many designs and types, homeowners have a
wide range of choices to create the atmosphere they want for
their home. Below are some examples of the cost savings that can
be expected from ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures over 7 years—
the average length of home ownership.
Expenditures
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Fixture
Conventional Fixture1
Initial Investment
$50
$30
Energy Costs2
$22
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$72
$122
1.	Conventional Fixture = 100 watts. ENERGY STAR Qualified Fixture = 26 watts.
2.	Comparisons are based on a qualified fixture's pin-based bulb's lifetime of 10,000 hours (about 7 years with an
average use of 3.5 hours per day) and an incandescent bulb's lifetime of 1,000 hours at $.085 per kWh, $0.50 per
incandescent bulb.
A BETTER FUTURE
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary partnership between the government and more than 9,000
organizations, including more than 3,500 of the nation's home builders. Together with home
buyers and their families, we are working to achieve a common goal —protecting the
environment for future generations by changing to more energy-efficient practices and
products today.
ENERGY STAR is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. It identifies new
homes, buildings, and more than 50 types of products that are energy efficient and offer the
features, quality, and performance that today's consumers expect. Products that can earn the
ENERGY STAR include windows, heating and cooling equipment, lighting, and appliances. To
learn more about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov.

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