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Compact Fluorescent Lamps

What:   Energy efficient alternatives to incandescent lamps

Why:   * 4 times more efficient than incandescent lamps
* Savings up to $50/Year/Lamp (based on 75 watt saving)
* 7 – 13 times longer life, up to 15,000 hours
* Direct replacement for incandescent lamps
* Instant ‘on’ - no flicker starting
* Same color characteristics as incandescent
* High Return on Investment – usually > 100%.
* Reduces heat load in building, saves A/C
* Reduces pollution and greenhouse gases
* Available in various sizes, shapes, wattage
* Dimmable

How:   Choosing a CFL equivalent:

Divide incandescent wattage by 4 to get CFL equivalent.

Example: 100 watt incandescent divide by 4

Results in 25 watt CFL equivalent.

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Phone (770) 425-2801  or 1-800-989-2801 ** Fax (678) 738-0851 (Construction) or (770) 499-7123 (Service)