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...... MGE’s lighting Web page Better ways to illuminate your world mge.com/home/appliances/lighting This booklet offers a world of easy, innovative ways to save energy and money while lighting your home. Visit mge.com Preventing light pollution/protecting dark skies or call us at 252-7117 for more information on these and other www.darksky.org (also has good links to other lighting energy-saving ideas. information) Table of contents Lighting for older adults Compact fluorescents vs. incandescent bulbs...... 2 Lighting the Way: A Key to Independence by Mariana Gross Figueiro CFLs ...... 2 www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/lightHealth/AARP/ When buying CFLs ...... 3 Myths and facts about CFLs ...... 6 Energy-efficient lighting Where to buy energy-efficient lighting ...... 7 www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/lighting_daylighting/ Frequently asked questions about index.cfm/mytopic=11970 energy-efficient lighting...... 7 More ways to save on lighting ...... 9 ENERGY STAR® Daylighting ...... 9 www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting When in doubt, turn it out! ...... 10 Bulb cost comparison ...... 10 CFL Downlights Project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Other types of lighting ...... 11 Energy and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Torchieres ...... 13 www.pnl.gov/CFLdownlights/ Controls for lighting ...... 15 Recycling/disposal ...... 15 For hard-to-find sizes Report streetlight problems ...... 16 Energy Federation Inc. Glossary of terms ...... 17 www.efi.org Resources and references ...... 18 www.bulbs.com

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details. 1-800-324-1496

MGE’s Home Energy Line at (608) 252-7117 for for 252-7117 (608) at Line Energy Home MGE’s www.springlamps.com

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about 10% of the electricity used into light. The other other The light. into used electricity the of 10% about

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GE Lighting GE

Compact fluorescents vs. incandescent bulbs incandescent vs. fluorescents Compact Manufacturers MGE’s lighting Web page Better ways to illuminate your world mge.com/home/appliances/lighting This booklet offers a world of easy, innovative ways to save energy and money while lighting your home. Visit mge.com Preventing light pollution/protecting dark skies or call us at 252-7117 for more information on these and other www.darksky.org (also has good links to other lighting energy-saving ideas. information) Table of contents Lighting for older adults Compact fluorescents vs. incandescent bulbs...... 2 Lighting the Way: A Key to Independence by Mariana Gross Figueiro CFLs ...... 2 www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/lightHealth/AARP/ When buying CFLs ...... 3 Myths and facts about CFLs ...... 6 Energy-efficient lighting Where to buy energy-efficient lighting ...... 7 www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/lighting_daylighting/ Frequently asked questions about index.cfm/mytopic=11970 energy-efficient lighting...... 7 More ways to save on lighting ...... 9 ENERGY STAR® Daylighting ...... 9 www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting When in doubt, turn it out! ...... 10 Bulb cost comparison ...... 10 CFL Downlights Project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Other types of lighting ...... 11 Energy and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Torchieres ...... 13 www.pnl.gov/CFLdownlights/ Controls for lighting ...... 15 Recycling/disposal ...... 15 For hard-to-find sizes Report streetlight problems ...... 16 Energy Federation Inc. Glossary of terms ...... 17 www.efi.org Resources and references ...... 18 www.bulbs.com

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1-888-417-6222

www.westinghouselighting.com

Westinghouse Lighting (formerly Angelo Brothers/ABCO) Angelo (formerly Lighting Westinghouse

details. 1-800-324-1496

MGE’s Home Energy Line at (608) 252-7117 for for 252-7117 (608) at Line Energy Home MGE’s www.springlamps.com

able through the Focus on Energy program. Call Call program. Energy on Focus the through able Technical Consumer Products Inc. (TCP) Inc. Products Consumer Technical

- avail often are ing light STAR ENERGY buying for

lightbulbs, fixtures or lamps. Cash-Back Rewards Cash-Back lamps. or fixtures lightbulbs, 1-800-544-4828

label when buying buying when label STAR ENERGY the for Look

www.sylvania.com ®

Sylvania (Osram Sylvania) (Osram Sylvania

power plant. power

electricity saved avoids burning 400 pounds of coal at the the at coal of pounds 400 burning avoids saved electricity 1-800-555-0050

the bulb. The The bulb. the Figure 1: Compact fluorescent bulbs fit most sockets. most fit bulbs fluorescent Compact 1: Figure www.nam.lighting.philips.com/us/

over the life of of life the over Philips Lighting Philips

electricity in

• Save about $50 $50 about Save • 1-866-292-7292

www.panasonic.com cents.

Panasonic Lighting Panasonic - incandes than

10 times longer longer times 10

1-800-555-5629 about Last •

www.maxlite.com

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1-800-321-8100, Ext. 222 Ext. 1-800-321-8100,

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www.lightsofamerica.com

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Lights of America of Lights

90% is wasted as heat. as wasted is 90%

1-800-435-4448

about 10% of the electricity used into light. The other other The light. into used electricity the of 10% about

www.gelighting.com

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Compact fluorescents vs. incandescent bulbs incandescent vs. fluorescents Compact Manufacturers Resources/references ENERGY STAR labeled products use less energy than other products. They reduce your energy costs and help to protect Cash-Back Rewards the environment. MGE is an ENERGY STAR partner. Learn more www.focusonenergy.com about qualifying products at www.energystar.gov or call MGE 1-800-762-7077 at (608) 252-7117.

Lighting design When buying CFLs

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions (IBACOS) • Buy a CFL that uses about 1/3 the watts of the incandescent High Performance Lighting Guide you’re replacing. This “divide watts by three” rule ensures www.ibacos.com/hpl2.html plenty of light from CFLs. • Another method is to look for lumens. Light output is measured The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes by Russell P. Leslie and in lumens, while power used is measured in watts. Kathryn M. Conway. (MGE purchased several copies for libraries in our service territory.) • Check the lumen output label on an incan descent bulb that’s the bright- Ideas for Great Home Lighting by Scott Atkinson and the ness you want, then look for a CFL Editors of Sunset Books with 20% more lumens. This ensures you’ll get enough light from the CFL. American Lighting Association (ALA) Lumens per watt measures lighting Phone: 1-800-274-4484 efficiency much like miles per gallon www.americanlighting assoc.com measures automobile efficiency. Lumen output label. • Beware of the wattage equivalences The ALA provides information on the energy-efficient use of suggested on the CFL packaging. To avoid disappointment, lighting for consumers, businesses and industry personnel. use the selection methods suggested in this brochure. The ALA consists of lighting manufacturers, their marketing • Look for the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs: representatives and lighting showroom distributors. - Have manufacturer-backed warranties of at least two years for residential use. - Meet requirements for efficiency, color of light, etc.

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cabinet. kitchen a under as such spaces shallow in fits and

inch an of 5/8 of diameter a has T5 A increments. 1/8-inch

in diameter tube is number the tubular; for stands “T” The

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Watts equal power in, not light out. light not in, power equal Watts

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the lumen output, the brighter the bulb. the brighter the output, lumen the

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lasts through four or five lamps (40,000 to 50,000 hours). 50,000 to (40,000 lamps five or four through lasts 20 to 60 to 20 LED White

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12 to 22 to 12 Halogen

for most purposes. most for 10 to 17 to 10 Incandescent

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(Lumens/Watt)

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Lighting design When buying CFLs

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions (IBACOS) • Buy a CFL that uses about 1/3 the watts of the incandescent High Performance Lighting Guide you’re replacing. This “divide watts by three” rule ensures www.ibacos.com/hpl2.html plenty of light from CFLs. • Another method is to look for lumens. Light output is measured The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes by Russell P. Leslie and in lumens, while power used is measured in watts. Kathryn M. Conway. (MGE purchased several copies for libraries in our service territory.) • Check the lumen output label on an incan descent bulb that’s the bright- Ideas for Great Home Lighting by Scott Atkinson and the ness you want, then look for a CFL Editors of Sunset Books with 20% more lumens. This ensures you’ll get enough light from the CFL. American Lighting Association (ALA) Lumens per watt measures lighting Phone: 1-800-274-4484 efficiency much like miles per gallon www.americanlighting assoc.com measures automobile efficiency. Lumen output label. • Beware of the wattage equivalences The ALA provides information on the energy-efficient use of suggested on the CFL packaging. To avoid disappointment, lighting for consumers, businesses and industry personnel. use the selection methods suggested in this brochure. The ALA consists of lighting manufacturers, their marketing • Look for the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs: representatives and lighting showroom distributors. - Have manufacturer-backed warranties of at least two years for residential use. - Meet requirements for efficiency, color of light, etc.

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and up. and down for reading. for down

Other styles direct light sideways sideways light direct styles Other 2-D and circular styles direct light light direct styles circular and 2-D

T8s are generally more efficient than the standard T12 tubes. T12 standard the than efficient more generally are T8s

cabinet. kitchen a under as such spaces shallow in fits and

inch an of 5/8 of diameter a has T5 A increments. 1/8-inch

in diameter tube is number the tubular; for stands “T” The

T5, T8, T12, etc. T12, T8, T5, : Fluorescent tubes of different diameters. diameters. different of tubes Fluorescent :

Watts equal power in, not light out. light not in, power equal Watts

Watt

: The amount of power needed to operate a lightbulb. lightbulb. a operate to needed power of amount The : Circular (Circline) Circular 2-D

much like a car that gets more miles per gallon. per miles more gets that car a like much

Lumens per watt (LPW) watt per Lumens : Higher LPW bulbs are more efficient, efficient, more are bulbs LPW Higher :

the lumen output, the brighter the bulb. the brighter the output, lumen the

Lumen : Measures the total light output of a bulb. The higher higher The bulb. a of output light total the Measures :

For most table lamps, circular or 2D-style CFLs are best. are CFLs 2D-style or circular lamps, table most For or call 1-888-star-yes (1-888-782-7937). 1-888-star-yes call or

used to be, so they fit more lamps and fixtures than before. before. than fixtures and lamps more fit they so be, to used saving products. Get more information at www.energystar.gov www.energystar.gov at information more Get products. saving

• Make sure the CFL will fit. CFLs are much smaller than they they than smaller much are CFLs fit. will CFL the sure Make • ENERGY STAR ENERGY : U.S. gov ernment program that identifies energy- identifies that program ernment gov U.S. :

lasts through four or five lamps (40,000 to 50,000 hours). 50,000 to (40,000 lamps five or four through lasts 20 to 60 to 20 LED White

ballast, but two-piece designs have a separate ballast that that ballast separate a have designs two-piece but ballast, 50 to 140 to 50 Sodium High-Pressure

integral an with come CFLs Most shapes. compact into bent tubes 70 to 115 to 70 Halide Metal

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) lamps fluorescent Compact : CFLs are small fluorescent fluorescent small are CFLs : 25 to 60 to 25 Vapor Mercury

30 to 110 to 30 Fluorescent Linear

Bulb life Bulb : Number of hours the average bulb will operate. will bulb average the hours of Number : 40 to 70 to 40 Fluorescent Compact

12 to 22 to 12 Halogen

for most purposes. most for 10 to 17 to 10 Incandescent

Electronic ballasts are better than old-style magnetic ballasts ballasts magnetic old-style than better are ballasts Electronic

(Lumens/Watt)

Bulb Type Bulb

Ballast : A device needed to operate fluorescent and HID lights. lights. HID and fluorescent operate to needed device A : Efficacy

Efficacies of Today’s Lighting Technologies Lighting Today’s of Efficacies Glossary of terms of Glossary Report streetlight problems • Choose the color of light you want. Correlated color tempera- ture (CCT) is expressed in degrees Kelvin (K) and refers to the As your community energy company, we help provide for the primary spectrum of light from a bulb. The CCT affects the safety of our citizens and want to reduce unnecessary energy color tones of objects being viewed. Select bulbs that fit your use. lighting task.

Please help by reporting streetlights needing repair.* Description CCT Characteristics Out at night ...... (608) 252-7111 Warm White, 2,700˚K to Comparable to incandescent (select option 3) Soft White 3,000˚K lights. Accentuates warm colors. On during the day ...... (608) 252-7333 Often preferred in homes and Cycling on and off (this means they restaurants. are going to burn out soon) ...... (608) 252-7333 White, 3,000˚K to Comparable to halogen incan- Natural White, 3,500˚K descent lights. Shows accurate Or, simply send an e-mail to customer [email protected] Bright White colors. Good for bathrooms, with the following information: showing artwork and retail displays. • Your name and daytime phone number Cool White 4,000˚K Accentuates white and cool • Address/intersection of the affected street lamp colors. Often used for hospitals • Brief description of the problem and office lighting. Daylight 5,000˚K Accentuates cool or blue colors. *Note: Our service area covers most of the streetlights in > Often preferred for viewing fine Madison, Monona, Middleton, Fitchburg, Cross Plains, detail as in reading or sewing. Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills.

The color difference between incandescent and fluorescent bulbs may be noticeable if mixed in the same room. Using all fluorescent lights in a room can solve this issue.

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prone to these problems. these to prone

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with magnetic ballasts were were ballasts magnetic with

a light on all night. Make sure the photocell can be used with with used be can photocell the sure Make night. all on light a

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and they start instantly. instantly. start they and Dusk-to-dawn photocells Dusk-to-dawn are a good idea if you want to leave leave to want you if idea good a are

start. they when off and on ballasts don’t flicker or hum, or flicker don’t ballasts

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Myths Facts

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Please help by reporting streetlights needing repair.* Description CCT Characteristics Out at night ...... (608) 252-7111 Warm White, 2,700˚K to Comparable to incandescent (select option 3) Soft White 3,000˚K lights. Accentuates warm colors. On during the day ...... (608) 252-7333 Often preferred in homes and Cycling on and off (this means they restaurants. are going to burn out soon) ...... (608) 252-7333 White, 3,000˚K to Comparable to halogen incan- Natural White, 3,500˚K descent lights. Shows accurate Or, simply send an e-mail to customer [email protected] Bright White colors. Good for bathrooms, with the following information: showing artwork and retail displays. • Your name and daytime phone number Cool White 4,000˚K Accentuates white and cool • Address/intersection of the affected street lamp colors. Often used for hospitals • Brief description of the problem and office lighting. Daylight 5,000˚K Accentuates cool or blue colors. *Note: Our service area covers most of the streetlights in > Often preferred for viewing fine Madison, Monona, Middleton, Fitchburg, Cross Plains, detail as in reading or sewing. Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills.

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- dim says label the sure Be

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CFLs. regular than more cost

dimmers. dimmers. available, although they they although available,

also required to collect and recycle them. recycle and collect to required also

with work don’t They • are fluorescents Dimmable •

bulbs. Stores that sell fluorescent bulbs in Dane County are are County Dane in bulbs fluorescent sell that Stores bulbs.

150-watt incandescent. 150-watt

mercury contamination of the environment by recycling used used recycling by environment the of contamination mercury

produce more light than a a than light more produce

stance that is not allowed in Dane County landfills. Avoid Avoid landfills. County Dane in allowed not is that stance dim. too are They • that available are CFLs •

- sub hazardous a is which mercury contain bulbs Fluorescent

tricity used, not the bulb cost. bulb the not used, tricity

of lighting is mostly the elec- the mostly is lighting of Recycling/disposal

three times over. The cost cost The over. times three

purchase. purchase. or two themselves for pay to

occupied and turn lights off after the room has emptied. has room the after off lights turn and occupied

electricity enough save CFLs • to much too cost They •

Occupancy sensors Occupancy turn lights on when a room becomes becomes room a when on lights turn

for most applications. most for

• CFLs are now small enough enough small now are CFLs • fixture. my in fit don’t They • delivered to the light. Note: Some new CFLs are dimmable. are CFLs new Some Note: light. the to delivered

light closer to sunlight. to closer light Solid-state dimmer switches dimmer Solid-state save energy by limiting the power power the limiting by energy save

able for people who prefer prefer who people for able

not a digital one. digital a not - avail are lights white cool

timer, mechanical a use only timer, a on CFL a putting If incandescents, although although incandescents,

warm white light similar to to similar light white warm

unnecessarily. on lights leaving avoid do they but energy,

Fluorescents now emit a a emit now Fluorescents • light. bluish ugly out put They • Timers turn indoor lights on and off. They do not save much much save not do They off. and on lights indoor turn

prone to these problems. these to prone

CFLs to avoid creating a fire hazard. fire a creating avoid to CFLs

with magnetic ballasts were were ballasts magnetic with

a light on all night. Make sure the photocell can be used with with used be can photocell the sure Make night. all on light a

Older-style fluorescents fluorescents Older-style

and they start instantly. instantly. start they and Dusk-to-dawn photocells Dusk-to-dawn are a good idea if you want to leave leave to want you if idea good a are

start. they when off and on ballasts don’t flicker or hum, or flicker don’t ballasts

compatible with fluorescent or high-pressure sodium lights. sodium high-pressure or fluorescent with compatible blink and hum flicker, They • • Fluorescents with electronic electronic with Fluorescents •

Motion sensors Motion

are popular for outdoor fixtures but are not not are but fixtures outdoor for popular are

Myths Facts

Controls for lighting for Controls CFLs about facts and Myths Environmental impact Where to buy energy-efficient lighting Electricity used by halogen torchieres causes about 12 million tons of carbon dioxide emission each year–as much as 22 bil- Hardware stores, home improvement stores and lighting stores lion miles of driving. sell energy-efficient lighting. CFLs are often carried by department stores and grocery stores that sell light bulbs. MGE encourages A safe and energy-efficient alternative customers to buy from local retailers; however, the following Compact fluorescent torchiere floor lamps: online stores carry a wide variety of lights: • Produce natural-looking, high-quality light. www.efi.org • Produce as much or more light than 300-watt halogen tor- (800) 456-5983 chieres. www.energyguide.com • Consume about one-sixth the electricity. www.bulbs.com (888) 445-2800 Look for compact fluorescent torchieres with the ENERGY STAR label for energy efficiency, safety and long life. They provide as MGE’s list of Madison-area retailers who carry energy-efficient much light as a 300-watt halogen torchiere but use only 50 to lighting is on our Web site at mge.com/home/appliances/ 80 watts. The low lighting/wheretobuy.htm. Or call the Home Energy Line at operating tempera- (608) 252-7117 to have a copy sent to you. ture of fluorescent is much safer than Frequently asked questions about energy-efficient halogen bulbs. lighting Special ballasts Q: I have trouble fitting CFL bulbs into my light fixtures. Are Halogen torchiere: Dangerous energy waster make these lamps there small CFLs on the market? two-way, three-way A: The smallest CFL that will replace a 60-watt incandescent or dimmable. bulb is about 4.25 inches long (or the same length as an Replace your halo- incandescent bulb) and will fit in porch lights, table lamps gen torchiere with and other small light fixtures. Even smaller CFLs are on an ENERGY STAR the way. model and save more than $200 in electric costs within seven years. Compact fluorescent torchiere: Safe energy saver

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minimum starting temperature of 0˚ Fahrenheit or below. or Fahrenheit 0˚ of temperature starting minimum

reach 700 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. degrees 1,000 to 700 reach

(as printed on the package) are met. Look for bulbs with a a with bulbs for Look met. are package) the on printed (as

potential. The bulb in a halogen torchiere can can torchiere halogen a in bulb The potential.

rain and snow and the minimum temperature requirements requirements temperature minimum the and snow and rain

because of high energy consumption and fire fire and consumption energy high of because

from protected is it where location a in CFL the place but Yes, A:

itories have banned halogen torchiere lamps lamps torchiere halogen banned have itories

Can I use CFLs outdoors? CFLs use I Can Q:

- dorm college and complexes apartment Many

energy-efficient products. energy-efficient

fires and several deaths. several and fires

of benefits the about consumers educating and labels

numerous caused have torchieres halogen

Partners promote efficient products by using ENERGY STAR STAR ENERGY using by products efficient promote Partners

alone, States United the in Commission,

Agency, product manufacturers, local utilities and retailers. retailers. and utilities local manufacturers, product Agency,

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ENERGY STAR is a voluntary partnership between the U.S. U.S. the between partnership voluntary a is STAR ENERGY A:

Torchieres What is ENERGY STAR? ENERGY is What Q:

requirements. and hallways, for example). for hallways, and

able. As of 2009, no screw-in LED bulbs met ENERGY STAR STAR ENERGY met bulbs LED screw-in no 2009, of As able. in energy costs when used for general illumination (kitchen (kitchen illumination general for used when costs energy in

- avail are fixtures LED certified STAR ENERGY of types Several lights or “cans.” They can help consumers save up to 75% 75% to up save consumers help can They “cans.” or lights

lights. LEDs are efficient and have an extremely long life. life. long extremely an have and efficient are LEDs lights. Reflector CFLs are manufactured specifically for use in down down in use for specifically manufactured are CFLs Reflector A:

Can I use CFLs in recessed can lights? can recessed in CFLs use I Can Q: camping and lights holiday lights, photovoltaic lights, traffic

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) diodes Light-emitting are currently used in exit signs, signs, exit in used currently are

amount of light for the least amount of energy. of amount least the for light of amount

staked into the ground to mark paths or highlight landscaping. highlight or paths mark to ground the into staked lamp packaging so consumers can choose the highest highest the choose can consumers so packaging lamp

rechargeable batteries. Many are self-contained and can be be can and self-contained are Many batteries. rechargeable Energy consumption and light output are both printed on on printed both are output light and consumption Energy

Photovoltaic lights Photovoltaic with combination in sunlight by powered are watt is a measure of power consumption, not light output. output. light not consumption, power of measure a is watt

lumens; in measured is produces lamp a light of amount The A:

When shopping for CFLs, do I compare watts or lumens? or watts compare I do CFLs, for shopping When Q: in both low-voltage and line-voltage (120-volt) versions. (120-volt) line-voltage and low-voltage both in

Track lights Track provide flexible positioning of lights and are available are and lights of positioning flexible provide

is appropriate for enclosed fixtures. enclosed for appropriate is

fixtures. Look at the product packaging to be sure the bulb bulb the sure be to packaging product the at Look fixtures. energy compared to their line-voltage counterparts. line-voltage their to compared energy

Yes. An increasing number of CFLs can now fit in enclosed enclosed in fit now can CFLs of number increasing An Yes. A: task lights) are popular do-it-yourself projects. They can save save can They projects. do-it-yourself popular are lights) task

Can I put CFL bulbs inside an enclosed fixture? enclosed an inside bulbs CFL put I Can Q: Low-voltage lights Low-voltage (typically, landscape lights, track lights or or lights track lights, landscape (typically, Environmental impact Where to buy energy-efficient lighting Electricity used by halogen torchieres causes about 12 million tons of carbon dioxide emission each year–as much as 22 bil- Hardware stores, home improvement stores and lighting stores lion miles of driving. sell energy-efficient lighting. CFLs are often carried by department stores and grocery stores that sell light bulbs. MGE encourages A safe and energy-efficient alternative customers to buy from local retailers; however, the following Compact fluorescent torchiere floor lamps: online stores carry a wide variety of lights: • Produce natural-looking, high-quality light. www.efi.org • Produce as much or more light than 300-watt halogen tor- (800) 456-5983 chieres. www.energyguide.com • Consume about one-sixth the electricity. www.bulbs.com (888) 445-2800 Look for compact fluorescent torchieres with the ENERGY STAR label for energy efficiency, safety and long life. They provide as MGE’s list of Madison-area retailers who carry energy-efficient much light as a 300-watt halogen torchiere but use only 50 to lighting is on our Web site at mge.com/home/appliances/ 80 watts. The low lighting/wheretobuy.htm. Or call the Home Energy Line at operating tempera- (608) 252-7117 to have a copy sent to you. ture of fluorescent is much safer than Frequently asked questions about energy-efficient halogen bulbs. lighting Special ballasts Q: I have trouble fitting CFL bulbs into my light fixtures. Are Halogen torchiere: Dangerous energy waster make these lamps there small CFLs on the market? two-way, three-way A: The smallest CFL that will replace a 60-watt incandescent or dimmable. bulb is about 4.25 inches long (or the same length as an Replace your halo- incandescent bulb) and will fit in porch lights, table lamps gen torchiere with and other small light fixtures. Even smaller CFLs are on an ENERGY STAR the way. model and save more than $200 in electric costs within seven years. Compact fluorescent torchiere: Safe energy saver

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minimum starting temperature of 0˚ Fahrenheit or below. or Fahrenheit 0˚ of temperature starting minimum

reach 700 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. degrees 1,000 to 700 reach

(as printed on the package) are met. Look for bulbs with a a with bulbs for Look met. are package) the on printed (as

potential. The bulb in a halogen torchiere can can torchiere halogen a in bulb The potential.

rain and snow and the minimum temperature requirements requirements temperature minimum the and snow and rain

because of high energy consumption and fire fire and consumption energy high of because

from protected is it where location a in CFL the place but Yes, A:

itories have banned halogen torchiere lamps lamps torchiere halogen banned have itories

Can I use CFLs outdoors? CFLs use I Can Q:

- dorm college and complexes apartment Many

energy-efficient products. energy-efficient

fires and several deaths. several and fires

of benefits the about consumers educating and labels

numerous caused have torchieres halogen

Partners promote efficient products by using ENERGY STAR STAR ENERGY using by products efficient promote Partners

alone, States United the in Commission,

Agency, product manufacturers, local utilities and retailers. retailers. and utilities local manufacturers, product Agency,

sumer Products Safety Safety Products sumer Con the to According

tion tion Protec Environmental U.S. the Energy, of ment Depart

Halogen torchieres are a safety hazard safety a are torchieres Halogen

ENERGY STAR is a voluntary partnership between the U.S. U.S. the between partnership voluntary a is STAR ENERGY A:

Torchieres What is ENERGY STAR? ENERGY is What Q:

requirements. and hallways, for example). for hallways, and

able. As of 2009, no screw-in LED bulbs met ENERGY STAR STAR ENERGY met bulbs LED screw-in no 2009, of As able. in energy costs when used for general illumination (kitchen (kitchen illumination general for used when costs energy in

- avail are fixtures LED certified STAR ENERGY of types Several lights or “cans.” They can help consumers save up to 75% 75% to up save consumers help can They “cans.” or lights

lights. LEDs are efficient and have an extremely long life. life. long extremely an have and efficient are LEDs lights. Reflector CFLs are manufactured specifically for use in down down in use for specifically manufactured are CFLs Reflector A:

Can I use CFLs in recessed can lights? can recessed in CFLs use I Can Q: camping and lights holiday lights, photovoltaic lights, traffic

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) diodes Light-emitting are currently used in exit signs, signs, exit in used currently are

amount of light for the least amount of energy. of amount least the for light of amount

staked into the ground to mark paths or highlight landscaping. highlight or paths mark to ground the into staked lamp packaging so consumers can choose the highest highest the choose can consumers so packaging lamp

rechargeable batteries. Many are self-contained and can be be can and self-contained are Many batteries. rechargeable Energy consumption and light output are both printed on on printed both are output light and consumption Energy

Photovoltaic lights Photovoltaic with combination in sunlight by powered are watt is a measure of power consumption, not light output. output. light not consumption, power of measure a is watt

lumens; in measured is produces lamp a light of amount The A:

When shopping for CFLs, do I compare watts or lumens? or watts compare I do CFLs, for shopping When Q: in both low-voltage and line-voltage (120-volt) versions. (120-volt) line-voltage and low-voltage both in

Track lights Track provide flexible positioning of lights and are available are and lights of positioning flexible provide

is appropriate for enclosed fixtures. enclosed for appropriate is

fixtures. Look at the product packaging to be sure the bulb bulb the sure be to packaging product the at Look fixtures. energy compared to their line-voltage counterparts. line-voltage their to compared energy

Yes. An increasing number of CFLs can now fit in enclosed enclosed in fit now can CFLs of number increasing An Yes. A: task lights) are popular do-it-yourself projects. They can save save can They projects. do-it-yourself popular are lights) task

Can I put CFL bulbs inside an enclosed fixture? enclosed an inside bulbs CFL put I Can Q: Low-voltage lights Low-voltage (typically, landscape lights, track lights or or lights track lights, landscape (typically, Reflector bulbs (Type R) work well for task or accent lighting. Q: Can I use a CFL on a photocell or electronic timer? Reflectors come in spots which concentrate the light and floods A: Some photocells and electronic timers contain electronics which spread out the light. CFL reflector bulbs save money and that may be incompatible with those in a CFL resulting in a last longer. shorter lamp life.

ER lamps or elliptical reflectors focus the light beam two inches Q: Which fixtures should I convert to CFLs? ahead of the lamp. This reduces the amount of light trapped in A: Start with lights that are used the most, usually the kitchen, the fixture. Replace a standard reflector lamp with an ER lamp, living room and entry lights. and cut the wattage by half. Q: Are CFLs better for the environment? PAR lamps or parabolic-aluminized reflectors have a durable A: Incandescent bulbs cause the release of more than twice glass lens that helps focus the light. Halogen PAR spots and as much mercury as contained in fluorescent bulbs due to floods produce light comparable to a standard reflector while the greater amount of coal burned to power incandescents. using one-third less energy. Halogen PAR infrared (IR) bulbs See page 15 for bulb recycling information. save even more. Q: Why do some CFLs take a minute or two to reach full brightness? Recessed lights (can lights) may cause air-leakage problems, A: It’s a trade-off that gives greater efficiency when the CFL especially if they are in an insulated ceiling. Look for recessed is fully warmed up. lights that are airtight and rated for insulation contact (IC rated).

Low-voltage More ways to save on lighting task lighting Daylighting gives you more Sunlight is free! In addition to windows, light in work skylights and roof windows, tubular sky- areas. It uses lights (light pipes) are available. Light halogen PAR or pipes avoid the condensation problems MR bulbs (see of regular skylights. Many people prefer Figures 2 and 3). sunlight over artificial light.

Tubular skylight (light pipe) Keep lights clean Figure 3: Use low-voltage halogens, T-5 fluorescents or Get all the light you are paying for by wiping dust off fixtures, ENERGY STAR certified LED fixtures for under cabinet lamps and lenses every 6 to 24 months as needed. lighting.

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and quartz. and

A-line, multifaceted reflector (MR) (MR) reflector multifaceted A-line,

Figure 2: (clockwise from upper left) left) upper from (clockwise 2: Figure the bulb overheats. bulb the

and shattered glass in case case in glass shattered and

13 cents at 2009 rates. 2009 at cents 13

protect the user from UV light light UV from user the protect

about costs kWh A kWh. one use would hours 10 for burning

Lamps need a lens shield to to shield lens a need Lamps

the kWh used by customers. For example, a 100-watt lightbulb lightbulb 100-watt a example, For customers. by used kWh the

white light and intense heat. heat. intense and light white

Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are units of energy. Electric meters measure measure meters Electric energy. of units are (kWh) Kilowatt-hours

Figure 2) produce a bright bright a produce 2) Figure

What’s a kilowatt-hour? a What’s

Quartz halogen bulbs halogen Quartz (see (see

quarter watt compared to older seven-watt models. seven-watt older to compared watt quarter

use in wet locations.) wet in use

tage night-lights tage low-wat . Some use only one- only use Some . new Choose

four times longer than standard incandescents. (Note: Don’t Don’t (Note: incandescents. standard than longer times four

gens are about 10% more efficient and last three to to three last and efficient more 10% about are gens Halo light. per watt. per

Halogen incandescents incandescents Halogen (see Figure 2) provide bright white white bright provide 2) Figure (see long-life incandescents long-life produce much less light light less much produce Most bulb.

Use an ENERGY STAR CFL instead of a long-life incandescent incandescent long-life a of instead CFL STAR ENERGY an Use

glow with a high LPW efficiency (see page 4). page (see efficiency LPW high a with glow

residential outdoor security lights. HPS have a white-yellow white-yellow a have HPS lights. security outdoor residential

Incandescent

,0 1 $2 5 7 - $77 $5 $72 10 1,000

in streetlights, and the 35- to 70-watt bulbs are excellent for for excellent are bulbs 70-watt to 35- the and streetlights, in 60-Watt 60-Watt

High-pressure sodium (HPS) sodium High-pressure

lamps are common common are lamps •

Fluorescent bulb

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15-Watt Metal Metal

is rendition color where places other and stores

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Bulb Cost Comparison Cost Bulb Metal halide lamps halide Metal color white excellent an produce • •

Two common HID lights: HID common Two

ing is mostly the electricity used, not the cost of the bulbs. the of cost the not used, electricity the mostly is ing

- light of cost The off. it turn minutes, few a for needed be won’t

may take several minutes to reach full brightness. full reach to minutes several take may

sume a big gulp of energy when they’re turned on, so if a light light a if so on, turned they’re when energy of gulp big a sume

bulbs HID ballast. a needs it because fixtures regular in work not

- con don’t Lights fluorescents. for even wrong, is off them turn

will bulb The photocell. dusk-to-dawn a with come Many lights.

The persistent myth that it is better to leave lights on than to to than on lights leave to better is it that myth persistent The

High-intensity discharge (HID) discharge High-intensity side security security side out good are lights

The most efficient light is one that’s off when it’s not needed. needed. not it’s when off that’s one is light efficient most The

Other types of lighting of types Other When in doubt, turn it out! it turn doubt, in When Reflector bulbs (Type R) work well for task or accent lighting. Q: Can I use a CFL on a photocell or electronic timer? Reflectors come in spots which concentrate the light and floods A: Some photocells and electronic timers contain electronics which spread out the light. CFL reflector bulbs save money and that may be incompatible with those in a CFL resulting in a last longer. shorter lamp life.

ER lamps or elliptical reflectors focus the light beam two inches Q: Which fixtures should I convert to CFLs? ahead of the lamp. This reduces the amount of light trapped in A: Start with lights that are used the most, usually the kitchen, the fixture. Replace a standard reflector lamp with an ER lamp, living room and entry lights. and cut the wattage by half. Q: Are CFLs better for the environment? PAR lamps or parabolic-aluminized reflectors have a durable A: Incandescent bulbs cause the release of more than twice glass lens that helps focus the light. Halogen PAR spots and as much mercury as contained in fluorescent bulbs due to floods produce light comparable to a standard reflector while the greater amount of coal burned to power incandescents. using one-third less energy. Halogen PAR infrared (IR) bulbs See page 15 for bulb recycling information. save even more. Q: Why do some CFLs take a minute or two to reach full brightness? Recessed lights (can lights) may cause air-leakage problems, A: It’s a trade-off that gives greater efficiency when the CFL especially if they are in an insulated ceiling. Look for recessed is fully warmed up. lights that are airtight and rated for insulation contact (IC rated).

Low-voltage More ways to save on lighting task lighting Daylighting gives you more Sunlight is free! In addition to windows, light in work skylights and roof windows, tubular sky- areas. It uses lights (light pipes) are available. Light halogen PAR or pipes avoid the condensation problems MR bulbs (see of regular skylights. Many people prefer Figures 2 and 3). sunlight over artificial light.

Tubular skylight (light pipe) Keep lights clean Figure 3: Use low-voltage halogens, T-5 fluorescents or Get all the light you are paying for by wiping dust off fixtures, ENERGY STAR certified LED fixtures for under cabinet lamps and lenses every 6 to 24 months as needed. lighting.

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and quartz. and

A-line, multifaceted reflector (MR) (MR) reflector multifaceted A-line,

Figure 2: (clockwise from upper left) left) upper from (clockwise 2: Figure the bulb overheats. bulb the

and shattered glass in case case in glass shattered and

13 cents at 2009 rates. 2009 at cents 13

protect the user from UV light light UV from user the protect

about costs kWh A kWh. one use would hours 10 for burning

Lamps need a lens shield to to shield lens a need Lamps

the kWh used by customers. For example, a 100-watt lightbulb lightbulb 100-watt a example, For customers. by used kWh the

white light and intense heat. heat. intense and light white

Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are units of energy. Electric meters measure measure meters Electric energy. of units are (kWh) Kilowatt-hours

Figure 2) produce a bright bright a produce 2) Figure

What’s a kilowatt-hour? a What’s

Quartz halogen bulbs halogen Quartz (see (see

quarter watt compared to older seven-watt models. seven-watt older to compared watt quarter

use in wet locations.) wet in use

tage night-lights tage low-wat . Some use only one- only use Some . new Choose

four times longer than standard incandescents. (Note: Don’t Don’t (Note: incandescents. standard than longer times four

gens are about 10% more efficient and last three to to three last and efficient more 10% about are gens Halo light. per watt. per

Halogen incandescents incandescents Halogen (see Figure 2) provide bright white white bright provide 2) Figure (see long-life incandescents long-life produce much less light light less much produce Most bulb.

Use an ENERGY STAR CFL instead of a long-life incandescent incandescent long-life a of instead CFL STAR ENERGY an Use

glow with a high LPW efficiency (see page 4). page (see efficiency LPW high a with glow

residential outdoor security lights. HPS have a white-yellow white-yellow a have HPS lights. security outdoor residential

Incandescent

,0 1 $2 5 7 - $77 $5 $72 10 1,000

in streetlights, and the 35- to 70-watt bulbs are excellent for for excellent are bulbs 70-watt to 35- the and streetlights, in 60-Watt 60-Watt

High-pressure sodium (HPS) sodium High-pressure

lamps are common common are lamps •

Fluorescent bulb

000 $8 6 2 $53 $24 $6 $18 1 10,000 Compact Compact halide halide important.

15-Watt Metal Metal

is rendition color where places other and stores

Hus Bls ot rc Cs Savings Cost Price Cost Bulbs (Hours) (see page 4). They are often used in gymnasiums, gymnasiums, in used often are They 4). page (see

prtn Prhs Lf-yl Net Life-Cycle Purchase Operating of No. Span Life quality and a high lumens-per-watt (LPW) efficiency efficiency (LPW) lumens-per-watt high a and quality

Bulb Cost Comparison Cost Bulb Metal halide lamps halide Metal color white excellent an produce • •

Two common HID lights: HID common Two

ing is mostly the electricity used, not the cost of the bulbs. the of cost the not used, electricity the mostly is ing

- light of cost The off. it turn minutes, few a for needed be won’t

may take several minutes to reach full brightness. full reach to minutes several take may

sume a big gulp of energy when they’re turned on, so if a light light a if so on, turned they’re when energy of gulp big a sume

bulbs HID ballast. a needs it because fixtures regular in work not

- con don’t Lights fluorescents. for even wrong, is off them turn

will bulb The photocell. dusk-to-dawn a with come Many lights.

The persistent myth that it is better to leave lights on than to to than on lights leave to better is it that myth persistent The

High-intensity discharge (HID) discharge High-intensity side security security side out good are lights

The most efficient light is one that’s off when it’s not needed. needed. not it’s when off that’s one is light efficient most The

Other types of lighting of types Other When in doubt, turn it out! it turn doubt, in When Reflector bulbs (Type R) work well for task or accent lighting. Q: Can I use a CFL on a photocell or electronic timer? Reflectors come in spots which concentrate the light and floods A: Some photocells and electronic timers contain electronics which spread out the light. CFL reflector bulbs save money and that may be incompatible with those in a CFL resulting in a last longer. shorter lamp life.

ER lamps or elliptical reflectors focus the light beam two inches Q: Which fixtures should I convert to CFLs? ahead of the lamp. This reduces the amount of light trapped in A: Start with lights that are used the most, usually the kitchen, the fixture. Replace a standard reflector lamp with an ER lamp, living room and entry lights. and cut the wattage by half. Q: Are CFLs better for the environment? PAR lamps or parabolic-aluminized reflectors have a durable A: Incandescent bulbs cause the release of more than twice glass lens that helps focus the light. Halogen PAR spots and as much mercury as contained in fluorescent bulbs due to floods produce light comparable to a standard reflector while the greater amount of coal burned to power incandescents. using one-third less energy. Halogen PAR infrared (IR) bulbs See page 15 for bulb recycling information. save even more. Q: Why do some CFLs take a minute or two to reach full brightness? Recessed lights (can lights) may cause air-leakage problems, A: It’s a trade-off that gives greater efficiency when the CFL especially if they are in an insulated ceiling. Look for recessed is fully warmed up. lights that are airtight and rated for insulation contact (IC rated).

Low-voltage More ways to save on lighting task lighting Daylighting gives you more Sunlight is free! In addition to windows, light in work skylights and roof windows, tubular sky- areas. It uses lights (light pipes) are available. Light halogen PAR or pipes avoid the condensation problems MR bulbs (see of regular skylights. Many people prefer Figures 2 and 3). sunlight over artificial light.

Tubular skylight (light pipe) Keep lights clean Figure 3: Use low-voltage halogens, T-5 fluorescents or Get all the light you are paying for by wiping dust off fixtures, ENERGY STAR certified LED fixtures for under cabinet lamps and lenses every 6 to 24 months as needed. lighting.

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and quartz. and

A-line, multifaceted reflector (MR) (MR) reflector multifaceted A-line,

Figure 2: (clockwise from upper left) left) upper from (clockwise 2: Figure the bulb overheats. bulb the

and shattered glass in case case in glass shattered and

13 cents at 2009 rates. 2009 at cents 13

protect the user from UV light light UV from user the protect

about costs kWh A kWh. one use would hours 10 for burning

Lamps need a lens shield to to shield lens a need Lamps

the kWh used by customers. For example, a 100-watt lightbulb lightbulb 100-watt a example, For customers. by used kWh the

white light and intense heat. heat. intense and light white

Kilowatt-hours (kWh) are units of energy. Electric meters measure measure meters Electric energy. of units are (kWh) Kilowatt-hours

Figure 2) produce a bright bright a produce 2) Figure

What’s a kilowatt-hour? a What’s

Quartz halogen bulbs halogen Quartz (see (see

quarter watt compared to older seven-watt models. seven-watt older to compared watt quarter

use in wet locations.) wet in use

tage night-lights tage low-wat . Some use only one- only use Some . new Choose

four times longer than standard incandescents. (Note: Don’t Don’t (Note: incandescents. standard than longer times four

gens are about 10% more efficient and last three to to three last and efficient more 10% about are gens Halo light. per watt. per

Halogen incandescents incandescents Halogen (see Figure 2) provide bright white white bright provide 2) Figure (see long-life incandescents long-life produce much less light light less much produce Most bulb.

Use an ENERGY STAR CFL instead of a long-life incandescent incandescent long-life a of instead CFL STAR ENERGY an Use

glow with a high LPW efficiency (see page 4). page (see efficiency LPW high a with glow

residential outdoor security lights. HPS have a white-yellow white-yellow a have HPS lights. security outdoor residential

Incandescent

,0 1 $2 5 7 - $77 $5 $72 10 1,000

in streetlights, and the 35- to 70-watt bulbs are excellent for for excellent are bulbs 70-watt to 35- the and streetlights, in 60-Watt 60-Watt

High-pressure sodium (HPS) sodium High-pressure

lamps are common common are lamps •

Fluorescent bulb

000 $8 6 2 $53 $24 $6 $18 1 10,000 Compact Compact halide halide important.

15-Watt Metal Metal

is rendition color where places other and stores

Hus Bls ot rc Cs Savings Cost Price Cost Bulbs (Hours) (see page 4). They are often used in gymnasiums, gymnasiums, in used often are They 4). page (see

prtn Prhs Lf-yl Net Life-Cycle Purchase Operating of No. Span Life quality and a high lumens-per-watt (LPW) efficiency efficiency (LPW) lumens-per-watt high a and quality

Bulb Cost Comparison Cost Bulb Metal halide lamps halide Metal color white excellent an produce • •

Two common HID lights: HID common Two

ing is mostly the electricity used, not the cost of the bulbs. the of cost the not used, electricity the mostly is ing

- light of cost The off. it turn minutes, few a for needed be won’t

may take several minutes to reach full brightness. full reach to minutes several take may

sume a big gulp of energy when they’re turned on, so if a light light a if so on, turned they’re when energy of gulp big a sume

bulbs HID ballast. a needs it because fixtures regular in work not

- con don’t Lights fluorescents. for even wrong, is off them turn

will bulb The photocell. dusk-to-dawn a with come Many lights.

The persistent myth that it is better to leave lights on than to to than on lights leave to better is it that myth persistent The

High-intensity discharge (HID) discharge High-intensity side security security side out good are lights

The most efficient light is one that’s off when it’s not needed. needed. not it’s when off that’s one is light efficient most The

Other types of lighting of types Other When in doubt, turn it out! it turn doubt, in When Reflector bulbs (Type R) work well for task or accent lighting. Q: Can I use a CFL on a photocell or electronic timer? Reflectors come in spots which concentrate the light and floods A: Some photocells and electronic timers contain electronics which spread out the light. CFL reflector bulbs save money and that may be incompatible with those in a CFL resulting in a last longer. shorter lamp life.

ER lamps or elliptical reflectors focus the light beam two inches Q: Which fixtures should I convert to CFLs? ahead of the lamp. This reduces the amount of light trapped in A: Start with lights that are used the most, usually the kitchen, the fixture. Replace a standard reflector lamp with an ER lamp, living room and entry lights. and cut the wattage by half. Q: Are CFLs better for the environment? PAR lamps or parabolic-aluminized reflectors have a durable A: Incandescent bulbs cause the release of more than twice glass lens that helps focus the light. Halogen PAR spots and as much mercury as contained in fluorescent bulbs due to floods produce light comparable to a standard reflector while the greater amount of coal burned to power incandescents. using one-third less energy. Halogen PAR infrared (IR) bulbs See page 15 for bulb recycling information. save even more. Q: Why do some CFLs take a minute or two to reach full brightness? Recessed lights (can lights) may cause air-leakage problems, A: It’s a trade-off that gives greater efficiency when the CFL especially if they are in an insulated ceiling. Look for recessed is fully warmed up. lights that are airtight and rated for insulation contact (IC rated).

Low-voltage More ways to save on lighting task lighting Daylighting gives you more Sunlight is free! In addition to windows, light in work skylights and roof windows, tubular sky- areas. It uses lights (light pipes) are available. Light halogen PAR or pipes avoid the condensation problems MR bulbs (see of regular skylights. Many people prefer Figures 2 and 3). sunlight over artificial light.

Tubular skylight (light pipe) Keep lights clean Figure 3: Use low-voltage halogens, T-5 fluorescents or Get all the light you are paying for by wiping dust off fixtures, ENERGY STAR certified LED fixtures for under cabinet lamps and lenses every 6 to 24 months as needed. lighting.

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Other types of lighting of types Other When in doubt, turn it out! it turn doubt, in When Environmental impact Where to buy energy-efficient lighting Electricity used by halogen torchieres causes about 12 million tons of carbon dioxide emission each year–as much as 22 bil- Hardware stores, home improvement stores and lighting stores lion miles of driving. sell energy-efficient lighting. CFLs are often carried by department stores and grocery stores that sell light bulbs. MGE encourages A safe and energy-efficient alternative customers to buy from local retailers; however, the following Compact fluorescent torchiere floor lamps: online stores carry a wide variety of lights: • Produce natural-looking, high-quality light. www.efi.org • Produce as much or more light than 300-watt halogen tor- (800) 456-5983 chieres. www.energyguide.com • Consume about one-sixth the electricity. www.bulbs.com (888) 445-2800 Look for compact fluorescent torchieres with the ENERGY STAR label for energy efficiency, safety and long life. They provide as MGE’s list of Madison-area retailers who carry energy-efficient much light as a 300-watt halogen torchiere but use only 50 to lighting is on our Web site at mge.com/home/appliances/ 80 watts. The low lighting/wheretobuy.htm. Or call the Home Energy Line at operating tempera- (608) 252-7117 to have a copy sent to you. ture of fluorescent is much safer than Frequently asked questions about energy-efficient halogen bulbs. lighting Special ballasts Q: I have trouble fitting CFL bulbs into my light fixtures. Are Halogen torchiere: Dangerous energy waster make these lamps there small CFLs on the market? two-way, three-way A: The smallest CFL that will replace a 60-watt incandescent or dimmable. bulb is about 4.25 inches long (or the same length as an Replace your halo- incandescent bulb) and will fit in porch lights, table lamps gen torchiere with and other small light fixtures. Even smaller CFLs are on an ENERGY STAR the way. model and save more than $200 in electric costs within seven years. Compact fluorescent torchiere: Safe energy saver

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reach 700 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. degrees 1,000 to 700 reach

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potential. The bulb in a halogen torchiere can can torchiere halogen a in bulb The potential.

rain and snow and the minimum temperature requirements requirements temperature minimum the and snow and rain

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from protected is it where location a in CFL the place but Yes, A:

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Can I use CFLs outdoors? CFLs use I Can Q:

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energy-efficient products. energy-efficient

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requirements. and hallways, for example). for hallways, and

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Can I use CFLs in recessed can lights? can recessed in CFLs use I Can Q: camping and lights holiday lights, photovoltaic lights, traffic

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) diodes Light-emitting are currently used in exit signs, signs, exit in used currently are

amount of light for the least amount of energy. of amount least the for light of amount

staked into the ground to mark paths or highlight landscaping. highlight or paths mark to ground the into staked lamp packaging so consumers can choose the highest highest the choose can consumers so packaging lamp

rechargeable batteries. Many are self-contained and can be be can and self-contained are Many batteries. rechargeable Energy consumption and light output are both printed on on printed both are output light and consumption Energy

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lumens; in measured is produces lamp a light of amount The A:

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Track lights Track provide flexible positioning of lights and are available are and lights of positioning flexible provide

is appropriate for enclosed fixtures. enclosed for appropriate is

fixtures. Look at the product packaging to be sure the bulb bulb the sure be to packaging product the at Look fixtures. energy compared to their line-voltage counterparts. line-voltage their to compared energy

Yes. An increasing number of CFLs can now fit in enclosed enclosed in fit now can CFLs of number increasing An Yes. A: task lights) are popular do-it-yourself projects. They can save save can They projects. do-it-yourself popular are lights) task

Can I put CFL bulbs inside an enclosed fixture? enclosed an inside bulbs CFL put I Can Q: Low-voltage lights Low-voltage (typically, landscape lights, track lights or or lights track lights, landscape (typically, Environmental impact Where to buy energy-efficient lighting Electricity used by halogen torchieres causes about 12 million tons of carbon dioxide emission each year–as much as 22 bil- Hardware stores, home improvement stores and lighting stores lion miles of driving. sell energy-efficient lighting. CFLs are often carried by department stores and grocery stores that sell light bulbs. MGE encourages A safe and energy-efficient alternative customers to buy from local retailers; however, the following Compact fluorescent torchiere floor lamps: online stores carry a wide variety of lights: • Produce natural-looking, high-quality light. www.efi.org • Produce as much or more light than 300-watt halogen tor- (800) 456-5983 chieres. www.energyguide.com • Consume about one-sixth the electricity. www.bulbs.com (888) 445-2800 Look for compact fluorescent torchieres with the ENERGY STAR label for energy efficiency, safety and long life. They provide as MGE’s list of Madison-area retailers who carry energy-efficient much light as a 300-watt halogen torchiere but use only 50 to lighting is on our Web site at mge.com/home/appliances/ 80 watts. The low lighting/wheretobuy.htm. Or call the Home Energy Line at operating tempera- (608) 252-7117 to have a copy sent to you. ture of fluorescent is much safer than Frequently asked questions about energy-efficient halogen bulbs. lighting Special ballasts Q: I have trouble fitting CFL bulbs into my light fixtures. Are Halogen torchiere: Dangerous energy waster make these lamps there small CFLs on the market? two-way, three-way A: The smallest CFL that will replace a 60-watt incandescent or dimmable. bulb is about 4.25 inches long (or the same length as an Replace your halo- incandescent bulb) and will fit in porch lights, table lamps gen torchiere with and other small light fixtures. Even smaller CFLs are on an ENERGY STAR the way. model and save more than $200 in electric costs within seven years. Compact fluorescent torchiere: Safe energy saver

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minimum starting temperature of 0˚ Fahrenheit or below. or Fahrenheit 0˚ of temperature starting minimum

reach 700 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. degrees 1,000 to 700 reach

(as printed on the package) are met. Look for bulbs with a a with bulbs for Look met. are package) the on printed (as

potential. The bulb in a halogen torchiere can can torchiere halogen a in bulb The potential.

rain and snow and the minimum temperature requirements requirements temperature minimum the and snow and rain

because of high energy consumption and fire fire and consumption energy high of because

from protected is it where location a in CFL the place but Yes, A:

itories have banned halogen torchiere lamps lamps torchiere halogen banned have itories

Can I use CFLs outdoors? CFLs use I Can Q:

- dorm college and complexes apartment Many

energy-efficient products. energy-efficient

fires and several deaths. several and fires

of benefits the about consumers educating and labels

numerous caused have torchieres halogen

Partners promote efficient products by using ENERGY STAR STAR ENERGY using by products efficient promote Partners

alone, States United the in Commission,

Agency, product manufacturers, local utilities and retailers. retailers. and utilities local manufacturers, product Agency,

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requirements. and hallways, for example). for hallways, and

able. As of 2009, no screw-in LED bulbs met ENERGY STAR STAR ENERGY met bulbs LED screw-in no 2009, of As able. in energy costs when used for general illumination (kitchen (kitchen illumination general for used when costs energy in

- avail are fixtures LED certified STAR ENERGY of types Several lights or “cans.” They can help consumers save up to 75% 75% to up save consumers help can They “cans.” or lights

lights. LEDs are efficient and have an extremely long life. life. long extremely an have and efficient are LEDs lights. Reflector CFLs are manufactured specifically for use in down down in use for specifically manufactured are CFLs Reflector A:

Can I use CFLs in recessed can lights? can recessed in CFLs use I Can Q: camping and lights holiday lights, photovoltaic lights, traffic

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) diodes Light-emitting are currently used in exit signs, signs, exit in used currently are

amount of light for the least amount of energy. of amount least the for light of amount

staked into the ground to mark paths or highlight landscaping. highlight or paths mark to ground the into staked lamp packaging so consumers can choose the highest highest the choose can consumers so packaging lamp

rechargeable batteries. Many are self-contained and can be be can and self-contained are Many batteries. rechargeable Energy consumption and light output are both printed on on printed both are output light and consumption Energy

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lumens; in measured is produces lamp a light of amount The A:

When shopping for CFLs, do I compare watts or lumens? or watts compare I do CFLs, for shopping When Q: in both low-voltage and line-voltage (120-volt) versions. (120-volt) line-voltage and low-voltage both in

Track lights Track provide flexible positioning of lights and are available are and lights of positioning flexible provide

is appropriate for enclosed fixtures. enclosed for appropriate is

fixtures. Look at the product packaging to be sure the bulb bulb the sure be to packaging product the at Look fixtures. energy compared to their line-voltage counterparts. line-voltage their to compared energy

Yes. An increasing number of CFLs can now fit in enclosed enclosed in fit now can CFLs of number increasing An Yes. A: task lights) are popular do-it-yourself projects. They can save save can They projects. do-it-yourself popular are lights) task

Can I put CFL bulbs inside an enclosed fixture? enclosed an inside bulbs CFL put I Can Q: Low-voltage lights Low-voltage (typically, landscape lights, track lights or or lights track lights, landscape (typically, Report streetlight problems • Choose the color of light you want. Correlated color tempera- ture (CCT) is expressed in degrees Kelvin (K) and refers to the As your community energy company, we help provide for the primary spectrum of light from a bulb. The CCT affects the safety of our citizens and want to reduce unnecessary energy color tones of objects being viewed. Select bulbs that fit your use. lighting task.

Please help by reporting streetlights needing repair.* Description CCT Characteristics Out at night ...... (608) 252-7111 Warm White, 2,700˚K to Comparable to incandescent (select option 3) Soft White 3,000˚K lights. Accentuates warm colors. On during the day ...... (608) 252-7333 Often preferred in homes and Cycling on and off (this means they restaurants. are going to burn out soon) ...... (608) 252-7333 White, 3,000˚K to Comparable to halogen incan- Natural White, 3,500˚K descent lights. Shows accurate Or, simply send an e-mail to customer [email protected] Bright White colors. Good for bathrooms, with the following information: showing artwork and retail displays. • Your name and daytime phone number Cool White 4,000˚K Accentuates white and cool • Address/intersection of the affected street lamp colors. Often used for hospitals • Brief description of the problem and office lighting. Daylight 5,000˚K Accentuates cool or blue colors. *Note: Our service area covers most of the streetlights in > Often preferred for viewing fine Madison, Monona, Middleton, Fitchburg, Cross Plains, detail as in reading or sewing. Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills.

The color difference between incandescent and fluorescent bulbs may be noticeable if mixed in the same room. Using all fluorescent lights in a room can solve this issue.

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with magnetic ballasts were were ballasts magnetic with

a light on all night. Make sure the photocell can be used with with used be can photocell the sure Make night. all on light a

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and they start instantly. instantly. start they and Dusk-to-dawn photocells Dusk-to-dawn are a good idea if you want to leave leave to want you if idea good a are

start. they when off and on ballasts don’t flicker or hum, or flicker don’t ballasts

compatible with fluorescent or high-pressure sodium lights. sodium high-pressure or fluorescent with compatible blink and hum flicker, They • • Fluorescents with electronic electronic with Fluorescents •

Motion sensors Motion

are popular for outdoor fixtures but are not not are but fixtures outdoor for popular are

Myths Facts

Controls for lighting for Controls CFLs about facts and Myths Report streetlight problems • Choose the color of light you want. Correlated color tempera- ture (CCT) is expressed in degrees Kelvin (K) and refers to the As your community energy company, we help provide for the primary spectrum of light from a bulb. The CCT affects the safety of our citizens and want to reduce unnecessary energy color tones of objects being viewed. Select bulbs that fit your use. lighting task.

Please help by reporting streetlights needing repair.* Description CCT Characteristics Out at night ...... (608) 252-7111 Warm White, 2,700˚K to Comparable to incandescent (select option 3) Soft White 3,000˚K lights. Accentuates warm colors. On during the day ...... (608) 252-7333 Often preferred in homes and Cycling on and off (this means they restaurants. are going to burn out soon) ...... (608) 252-7333 White, 3,000˚K to Comparable to halogen incan- Natural White, 3,500˚K descent lights. Shows accurate Or, simply send an e-mail to customer [email protected] Bright White colors. Good for bathrooms, with the following information: showing artwork and retail displays. • Your name and daytime phone number Cool White 4,000˚K Accentuates white and cool • Address/intersection of the affected street lamp colors. Often used for hospitals • Brief description of the problem and office lighting. Daylight 5,000˚K Accentuates cool or blue colors. *Note: Our service area covers most of the streetlights in > Often preferred for viewing fine Madison, Monona, Middleton, Fitchburg, Cross Plains, detail as in reading or sewing. Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills.

The color difference between incandescent and fluorescent bulbs may be noticeable if mixed in the same room. Using all fluorescent lights in a room can solve this issue.

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CFLs. regular than more cost

dimmers. dimmers. available, although they they although available,

also required to collect and recycle them. recycle and collect to required also

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bulbs. Stores that sell fluorescent bulbs in Dane County are are County Dane in bulbs fluorescent sell that Stores bulbs.

150-watt incandescent. 150-watt

mercury contamination of the environment by recycling used used recycling by environment the of contamination mercury

produce more light than a a than light more produce

stance that is not allowed in Dane County landfills. Avoid Avoid landfills. County Dane in allowed not is that stance dim. too are They • that available are CFLs •

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tricity used, not the bulb cost. bulb the not used, tricity

of lighting is mostly the elec- the mostly is lighting of Recycling/disposal

three times over. The cost cost The over. times three

purchase. purchase. or two themselves for pay to

occupied and turn lights off after the room has emptied. has room the after off lights turn and occupied

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light closer to sunlight. to closer light Solid-state dimmer switches dimmer Solid-state save energy by limiting the power power the limiting by energy save

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prone to these problems. these to prone

CFLs to avoid creating a fire hazard. fire a creating avoid to CFLs

with magnetic ballasts were were ballasts magnetic with

a light on all night. Make sure the photocell can be used with with used be can photocell the sure Make night. all on light a

Older-style fluorescents fluorescents Older-style

and they start instantly. instantly. start they and Dusk-to-dawn photocells Dusk-to-dawn are a good idea if you want to leave leave to want you if idea good a are

start. they when off and on ballasts don’t flicker or hum, or flicker don’t ballasts

compatible with fluorescent or high-pressure sodium lights. sodium high-pressure or fluorescent with compatible blink and hum flicker, They • • Fluorescents with electronic electronic with Fluorescents •

Motion sensors Motion

are popular for outdoor fixtures but are not not are but fixtures outdoor for popular are

Myths Facts

Controls for lighting for Controls CFLs about facts and Myths Resources/references ENERGY STAR labeled products use less energy than other products. They reduce your energy costs and help to protect Cash-Back Rewards the environment. MGE is an ENERGY STAR partner. Learn more www.focusonenergy.com about qualifying products at www.energystar.gov or call MGE 1-800-762-7077 at (608) 252-7117.

Lighting design When buying CFLs

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions (IBACOS) • Buy a CFL that uses about 1/3 the watts of the incandescent High Performance Lighting Guide you’re replacing. This “divide watts by three” rule ensures www.ibacos.com/hpl2.html plenty of light from CFLs. • Another method is to look for lumens. Light output is measured The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes by Russell P. Leslie and in lumens, while power used is measured in watts. Kathryn M. Conway. (MGE purchased several copies for libraries in our service territory.) • Check the lumen output label on an incan descent bulb that’s the bright- Ideas for Great Home Lighting by Scott Atkinson and the ness you want, then look for a CFL Editors of Sunset Books with 20% more lumens. This ensures you’ll get enough light from the CFL. American Lighting Association (ALA) Lumens per watt measures lighting Phone: 1-800-274-4484 efficiency much like miles per gallon www.americanlighting assoc.com measures automobile efficiency. Lumen output label. • Beware of the wattage equivalences The ALA provides information on the energy-efficient use of suggested on the CFL packaging. To avoid disappointment, lighting for consumers, businesses and industry personnel. use the selection methods suggested in this brochure. The ALA consists of lighting manufacturers, their marketing • Look for the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs: representatives and lighting showroom distributors. - Have manufacturer-backed warranties of at least two years for residential use. - Meet requirements for efficiency, color of light, etc.

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lasts through four or five lamps (40,000 to 50,000 hours). 50,000 to (40,000 lamps five or four through lasts 20 to 60 to 20 LED White

ballast, but two-piece designs have a separate ballast that that ballast separate a have designs two-piece but ballast, 50 to 140 to 50 Sodium High-Pressure

integral an with come CFLs Most shapes. compact into bent tubes 70 to 115 to 70 Halide Metal

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Efficacies of Today’s Lighting Technologies Lighting Today’s of Efficacies Glossary of terms of Glossary Resources/references ENERGY STAR labeled products use less energy than other products. They reduce your energy costs and help to protect Cash-Back Rewards the environment. MGE is an ENERGY STAR partner. Learn more www.focusonenergy.com about qualifying products at www.energystar.gov or call MGE 1-800-762-7077 at (608) 252-7117.

Lighting design When buying CFLs

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions (IBACOS) • Buy a CFL that uses about 1/3 the watts of the incandescent High Performance Lighting Guide you’re replacing. This “divide watts by three” rule ensures www.ibacos.com/hpl2.html plenty of light from CFLs. • Another method is to look for lumens. Light output is measured The Lighting Pattern Book for Homes by Russell P. Leslie and in lumens, while power used is measured in watts. Kathryn M. Conway. (MGE purchased several copies for libraries in our service territory.) • Check the lumen output label on an incan descent bulb that’s the bright- Ideas for Great Home Lighting by Scott Atkinson and the ness you want, then look for a CFL Editors of Sunset Books with 20% more lumens. This ensures you’ll get enough light from the CFL. American Lighting Association (ALA) Lumens per watt measures lighting Phone: 1-800-274-4484 efficiency much like miles per gallon www.americanlighting assoc.com measures automobile efficiency. Lumen output label. • Beware of the wattage equivalences The ALA provides information on the energy-efficient use of suggested on the CFL packaging. To avoid disappointment, lighting for consumers, businesses and industry personnel. use the selection methods suggested in this brochure. The ALA consists of lighting manufacturers, their marketing • Look for the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs: representatives and lighting showroom distributors. - Have manufacturer-backed warranties of at least two years for residential use. - Meet requirements for efficiency, color of light, etc.

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: The amount of power needed to operate a lightbulb. lightbulb. a operate to needed power of amount The : Circular (Circline) Circular 2-D

much like a car that gets more miles per gallon. per miles more gets that car a like much

Lumens per watt (LPW) watt per Lumens : Higher LPW bulbs are more efficient, efficient, more are bulbs LPW Higher :

the lumen output, the brighter the bulb. the brighter the output, lumen the

Lumen : Measures the total light output of a bulb. The higher higher The bulb. a of output light total the Measures :

For most table lamps, circular or 2D-style CFLs are best. are CFLs 2D-style or circular lamps, table most For or call 1-888-star-yes (1-888-782-7937). 1-888-star-yes call or

used to be, so they fit more lamps and fixtures than before. before. than fixtures and lamps more fit they so be, to used saving products. Get more information at www.energystar.gov www.energystar.gov at information more Get products. saving

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lasts through four or five lamps (40,000 to 50,000 hours). 50,000 to (40,000 lamps five or four through lasts 20 to 60 to 20 LED White

ballast, but two-piece designs have a separate ballast that that ballast separate a have designs two-piece but ballast, 50 to 140 to 50 Sodium High-Pressure

integral an with come CFLs Most shapes. compact into bent tubes 70 to 115 to 70 Halide Metal

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) lamps fluorescent Compact : CFLs are small fluorescent fluorescent small are CFLs : 25 to 60 to 25 Vapor Mercury

30 to 110 to 30 Fluorescent Linear

Bulb life Bulb : Number of hours the average bulb will operate. will bulb average the hours of Number : 40 to 70 to 40 Fluorescent Compact

12 to 22 to 12 Halogen

for most purposes. most for 10 to 17 to 10 Incandescent

Electronic ballasts are better than old-style magnetic ballasts ballasts magnetic old-style than better are ballasts Electronic

(Lumens/Watt)

Bulb Type Bulb

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Efficacies of Today’s Lighting Technologies Lighting Today’s of Efficacies Glossary of terms of Glossary MGE’s lighting Web page Better ways to illuminate your world mge.com/home/appliances/lighting This booklet offers a world of easy, innovative ways to save energy and money while lighting your home. Visit mge.com Preventing light pollution/protecting dark skies or call us at 252-7117 for more information on these and other www.darksky.org (also has good links to other lighting energy-saving ideas. information) Table of contents Lighting for older adults Compact fluorescents vs. incandescent bulbs...... 2 Lighting the Way: A Key to Independence by Mariana Gross Figueiro CFLs ...... 2 www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/lightHealth/AARP/ When buying CFLs ...... 3 Myths and facts about CFLs ...... 6 Energy-efficient lighting Where to buy energy-efficient lighting ...... 7 www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/lighting_daylighting/ Frequently asked questions about index.cfm/mytopic=11970 energy-efficient lighting...... 7 More ways to save on lighting ...... 9 ENERGY STAR® Daylighting ...... 9 www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting When in doubt, turn it out! ...... 10 Bulb cost comparison ...... 10 CFL Downlights Project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Other types of lighting ...... 11 Energy and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Torchieres ...... 13 www.pnl.gov/CFLdownlights/ Controls for lighting ...... 15 Recycling/disposal ...... 15 For hard-to-find sizes Report streetlight problems ...... 16 Energy Federation Inc. Glossary of terms ...... 17 www.efi.org Resources and references ...... 18 www.bulbs.com

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details. 1-800-324-1496

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Compact fluorescents vs. incandescent bulbs incandescent vs. fluorescents Compact Manufacturers MGE’s lighting Web page Better ways to illuminate your world mge.com/home/appliances/lighting This booklet offers a world of easy, innovative ways to save energy and money while lighting your home. Visit mge.com Preventing light pollution/protecting dark skies or call us at 252-7117 for more information on these and other www.darksky.org (also has good links to other lighting energy-saving ideas. information) Table of contents Lighting for older adults Compact fluorescents vs. incandescent bulbs...... 2 Lighting the Way: A Key to Independence by Mariana Gross Figueiro CFLs ...... 2 www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/lightHealth/AARP/ When buying CFLs ...... 3 Myths and facts about CFLs ...... 6 Energy-efficient lighting Where to buy energy-efficient lighting ...... 7 www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/lighting_daylighting/ Frequently asked questions about index.cfm/mytopic=11970 energy-efficient lighting...... 7 More ways to save on lighting ...... 9 ENERGY STAR® Daylighting ...... 9 www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting When in doubt, turn it out! ...... 10 Bulb cost comparison ...... 10 CFL Downlights Project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Other types of lighting ...... 11 Energy and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Torchieres ...... 13 www.pnl.gov/CFLdownlights/ Controls for lighting ...... 15 Recycling/disposal ...... 15 For hard-to-find sizes Report streetlight problems ...... 16 Energy Federation Inc. Glossary of terms ...... 17 www.efi.org Resources and references ...... 18 www.bulbs.com

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1-888-417-6222

www.westinghouselighting.com

Westinghouse Lighting (formerly Angelo Brothers/ABCO) Angelo (formerly Lighting Westinghouse

details. 1-800-324-1496

MGE’s Home Energy Line at (608) 252-7117 for for 252-7117 (608) at Line Energy Home MGE’s www.springlamps.com

able through the Focus on Energy program. Call Call program. Energy on Focus the through able Technical Consumer Products Inc. (TCP) Inc. Products Consumer Technical

- avail often are ing light STAR ENERGY buying for

lightbulbs, fixtures or lamps. Cash-Back Rewards Cash-Back lamps. or fixtures lightbulbs, 1-800-544-4828

label when buying buying when label STAR ENERGY the for Look

www.sylvania.com ®

Sylvania (Osram Sylvania) (Osram Sylvania

power plant. power

electricity saved avoids burning 400 pounds of coal at the the at coal of pounds 400 burning avoids saved electricity 1-800-555-0050

the bulb. The The bulb. the Figure 1: Compact fluorescent bulbs fit most sockets. most fit bulbs fluorescent Compact 1: Figure www.nam.lighting.philips.com/us/

over the life of of life the over Philips Lighting Philips

electricity in

• Save about $50 $50 about Save • 1-866-292-7292

www.panasonic.com cents.

Panasonic Lighting Panasonic - incandes than

10 times longer longer times 10

1-800-555-5629 about Last •

www.maxlite.com

CFLs

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1-800-321-8100, Ext. 222 Ext. 1-800-321-8100,

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www.lightsofamerica.com

Compact fluorescent Compact - effi as times four about are bulbs (CFL)

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90% is wasted as heat. as wasted is 90%

1-800-435-4448

about 10% of the electricity used into light. The other other The light. into used electricity the of 10% about

www.gelighting.com

Incandescent lightbulbs are inefficient, converting only only converting inefficient, are lightbulbs

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