Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL)

South Central Indiana REMC, along with other utilities, energy-efficiency organizations, retailers, manufacturers, and consumers across the country, has joined the ENERGY STAR® Change a Light, Change the World Campaign – a national challenge to help Americans change the world one light, one step at a time.

You typically spend more to light your home than you do to operate your refrigerator, all year long. If you’re still using traditional incandescent bulbs and inefficient fixtures, you’re wasting a lot of energy and money – and creating unnecessary pollution.

Click here to calculate your savings by switching to compact fluorescent lights.

Click here for local Recycling Centers for CFLs

ENERGY STAR qualified Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs):

• Use at least 2/3 less energy than standard bulbs and last at least six times longer
• On average, can save you $25 in energy costs per bulb
• Are convenient for hard-to-reach and high-use areas, as they don’t need to be replaced as often
• Are available in different sizes and shapes, including mini-spiral, spiral and A-line, which fit in almost any fixture – table and floor lamps, ceiling mounted fixtures, sconces, porch lights, etc.
• Generate 70 percent less heat than standard lighting, which can reduce energy costs associated with cooling
• Provide the same amount of light (lumens) as standard incandescent bulbs, but have lower wattage ratings
• Can each prevent more than 500 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions
• Are backed by a minimum two-year warranty

Most people want to make a difference – you can start today by replacing the five lights you use most with ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs. You will save money and be doing your part to reduce emissions that contribute to global warming.

Click here to link to the Energy Star Website.