Lighting – Compact Fluorescents
Advantages

Longer life

They last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs: 6,000–10,000 hours, depending on the brand and model.

Although the purchase price of CFLs is higher, their longer life (10,000 or so hours) can save you money on each replacement bulb you won't need to buy.

Less energy

CFLs are better than incandescent bulbs for the environment, consuming up to 75% less energy to produce the same amount of light.
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Same amount of light Their light output is equivalent to that of standard incandescent bulbs. Find out more. Variety of models and designs They're suitable for most indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures.

> Bulbs for the whole house

Where do I start ?
	Frequently lit areas Change the bulbs that get the most use to save the most electricity and money. Hard-to-reach fixtures Change the bulbs on high ceilings, in stairwells and in other hard-to-reach spots. Since CFLs are long-lasting, you won't need to change them as often. Places where heat should be avoided Install CFLs in places where heat could cause problems. They give off much less heat than incandescent bulbs, making them a safer choice.