Infographic: A Guide to Buying Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
Infographic: A Guide to Buying Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs
NEWS ARTICLE - 1/22/2014 - By Haley Shapely
In 2012, the first stage of the Energy Independence and Security Act went into effect which brought the production of many traditional incandescent bulbs to an end and ignited the beginning of a new era in lighting. The new types of bulbs: halogen, CFL, and LED, are considered to be at 25% more energy efficient and require 30% less electricity. To put that in perspective, if every American home replaced just one incandescent bulb with an “energy-efficient” one we would save enough energy to light 3 million homes for a year. More information on these energy-efficient lighting options, including how to understand color temperature, cost and energy saving facts, and ways to make yourself a more savvy light bulb shopper are covered in this infographic released by Batteries Plus Bulbs. Read More opens in new window
