Oct 11, 2016 02:57 PM
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CFLs produce light differently than incandescent bulbs. In an incandescent, electric current runs through a wire filament. CFLs use roughly 1/4 as much energy as incandescent bulbs. This means that you can light a 60 watt fixture using as little as 13 watts of electricity. The EPA estimates that the average CFL pays for itself in just 6 months. CFLs have several advantages over incandescent light bulbs: they last from 8-10 times longer, use about 75% less energy, and produce 90% less heat while delivering more light per Watt. For example, a 25 Watt CFL provides about 1800 lumens, compared to 1750 lumens from a 100 Watt incandescent lamp!
