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Lighting and CFLs

Philips Energy-Saver Bug-A-Way

Philips Lighting's Energy Saver Bug-A-Way bulb is a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) with a special yellow filter to produce light which is difficult for many flying insects to see. It will attract fewer flying insects than a conventional light bulb. Its light output is similar to that produced by a 40-60 watt incandescent light bulb.

Price: $14.50

TCP T2 Soft Pink SpringLamp®

This energy-efficient CFL features a soft pink color that can enhance the appearance of objects in interior rooms, including food.
Price: $11.00
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GE R30 Dimmable Flood

This dimmable indoor CFL floodlight from General Electric may be used with most conventional incandescent wall switch dimmers.
Price: $13.50
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Making improvements to your lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. An average household dedicates 10% of its energy budget to lighting according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs use up to 75% less energy to produce the same amount of light as standard incandescent bulbs and will last up to 8 times longer.

Indoor Lighting Tips

• Be sure to buy ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs.
  • They can save you up to $30 in electricity costs over each bulb's lifetime.
  • Producing about 75% less heat, they are safer to operate and can cut home cooling costs.
  • They are available in shapes and sizes to fit in almost any fixture.
  • Visit txu.com/energystore to find the right bulbs for your fixtures.
• Controls such as timers and photo cells save electricity by turning lights off when not in use.

Outdoor Lighting tips

• Because outdoor lights are usually left on a long time, using CFLs in these fixtures will save a lot of energy. Most spirals can be used in enclosed fixtures that protect them from the weather.
• CFLs are also available as flood lights. These models have been tested to withstand the rain and snow so they can be used in exposed fixtures.

LED - A New Kind of Light

Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, offer better light quality than incandescent bulbs, last 25 times as long, and use even less energy than CFLs.