Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

ENERGY STAR qualified lighting provides bright, warm light but uses about 66% less energy than standard lighting, produces 75% less energy, and lasts up to 10 times longer.  One way to save on your energy bills is to replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (cfls). If every American home replaced just one light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes a year; more than $600 million in annual energy costs; and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.  Plus, a compact fluorescent light bulb lasts at least 10,000 hours, which translates into approximately 7 years of regular use.  Visit our online store to buy discounted cfls and lighting fixtures.

Light Fixtures

By replacing the 5 most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified models, you can save about $60 each year in energy costs. Light fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR combine quality and attractive design with the highest levels of energy efficiency available.

ENERGY STAR Qualified Fixtures:

• Use 2/3 less energy
• Save money on energy bills and bulb replacements
• Distribute light more efficiently and evenly than standard fixtures
• Come in hundreds of decorative styles including portable fixtures — such as table, desk and floor lamps — and hard-wired options — such as front porch, dining room, kitchen ceiling and under-cabinet, hallway ceiling and wall, bathroom vanity fixtures, and more
• Deliver convenient features such as dimming on some indoor models and automatic daylight shut-off and motion sensors on outdoor models
• Can be found at most home centers, lighting showrooms, and specialty stores
• Carry a 2-year warranty — double the industry standard

CFL Recycling

• For safe recycling disposal of compact fluorescent light bulbs, visit recycleabulb.com.
• Home Depot also has a CFL recycling program.  Visit here for more details. 
• Click here to locate your local county's recycling centers.