Mini-Spiral or Twist CFL
Product Highlights: These compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) use 75% less energy than standard incandescent to produce the same light output, and last ten times longer!
Size/Capacity: 40, 60, 75, 100 and 150 watt equivalent
Price: $5 - $10
Pros: Use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Save you up to $30 in electricity costs per bulb over its lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, keeping you cooler in the summer. Lasts up to 10 times longer. Provide the same light output with lower wattage.
Cons: Initial cost is greater than a standard incandescent light bulb. CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury that can be harmful to you if broken. They also need to be recycled, not thrown away in the trash, so that the mercury does not release into the environment.
Covered A-Shape CFL
Product Highlights: These compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) use 75% less energy than standard incandescent to produce the same light output, and last ten times longer!
Size/Capacity: 40, 60, 75, 100 and 150 watt equivalent
Price: $3 - $7
Pros: Use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Save you up to $30 in electricity costs per bulb over its lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, keeping you cooler in the summer. Lasts up to 10 times longer. Provide the same light output with lower wattage.
Cons: Initial cost is greater than a standard incandescent light bulb. CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury that can be harmful to you if broken. They also need to be recycled, not thrown away in the trash, so that the mercury does not release into the environment.
Globe CFL
Product Highlights: These compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) use 75% less energy than standard incandescent to produce the same light output, and last ten times longer!
Size/Capacity: 40 and 60 watt equivalent
Price: $5
Pros: Use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Save you up to $30 in electricity costs per bulb over its lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, keeping you cooler in the summer. Lasts up to 10 times longer. Provide the same light output with lower wattage.
Cons: Initial cost is greater than a standard incandescent light bulb. CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury that can be harmful to you if broken. They also need to be recycled, not thrown away in the trash, so that the mercury does not release into the environment.
Tubed CFL
Product Highlights: These compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) use 75% less energy than standard incandescent to produce the same light output, and last ten times longer!
Size/Capacity: 40, 60, 75, 100 and 150 watt equivalent
Price: $5 - $10
Pros: Use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Save you up to $30 in electricity costs per bulb over its lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, keeping you cooler in the summer. Lasts up to 10 times longer. Provide the same light output with lower wattage.
Cons: Initial cost is greater than a standard incandescent light bulb. CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury that can be harmful to you if broken. They also need to be recycled, not thrown away in the trash, so that the mercury does not release into the environment.
Candle CFL
Product Highlights: These compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) use 75% less energy than standard incandescent to produce the same light output, and last ten times longer!
Size/Capacity: 40 and 60 watt equivalent
Price: $4
Pros: Use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Save you up to $30 in electricity costs per bulb over its lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, keeping you cooler in the summer. Lasts up to 10 times longer. Provide the same light output with lower wattage.
Cons: Initial cost is greater than a standard incandescent light bulb. CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury that can be harmful to you if broken. They also need to be recycled, not thrown away in the trash, so that the mercury does not release into the environment.
Indoor Reflector CFL
Product Highlights: These compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) use 75% less energy than standard incandescent to produce the same light output, and last ten times longer!
Size/Capacity: 65 watt
Price: $7
Pros: Use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Save you up to $30 in electricity costs per bulb over its lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, keeping you cooler in the summer. Lasts up to 10 times longer. Provide the same light output with lower wattage.
Cons: Initial cost is greater than a standard incandescent light bulb. CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury that can be harmful to you if broken. They also need to be recycled, not thrown away in the trash, so that the mercury does not release into the environment.
Outdoor Reflector CFL
Product Highlights: These compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) use 75% less energy than standard incandescent to produce the same light output, and last ten times longer!
Size/Capacity: 65 watt equivalent
Price: $10 - $20
Pros: Use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs. Save you up to $30 in electricity costs per bulb over its lifetime. Produce about 75% less heat, keeping you cooler in the summer. Lasts up to 10 times longer. Provide the same light output with lower wattage.
Cons: Initial cost is greater than a standard incandescent light bulb. CFL bulbs contain small amounts of mercury that can be harmful to you if broken. They also need to be recycled, not thrown away in the trash, so that the mercury does not release into the environment.
Black & Decker Energy Saver Series Power Monitor
Product Highlights: This power monitor keeps track of the amount of electricity you are using in real time. It consists of a wireless transmitter that attaches to your electric meter and a hand-held portable display.
Size/Capacity: 8.7 x 8.4 x 4.3 inches
Price: 99.99
Pros: Find out how much energy is being used by lights and appliances as you turn them on and off. Learn how to make your home more power efficient.
Cons: Will not actively decrease your monthly bill, it only tells you how much power you are using - it's up to you to make conservation changes.