What Are Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs And How Do They Save Money?

How do Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs work?

Unlike incandescent bulbs which use a filament, Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs give off light when a mixture of three phosphors are exposed to ultraviolet light from mercury atoms.

How much can I save if I use Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs?

An average user can expect to save $36.00 per bulb when using Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs over incandescent bulbs. CFLs do cost more upfront, however this cost is matched after using the CFL for 500 hours.

Do Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs have a longer life than incandescent bulbs?

Incandescent bulbs generally last 500 to 2,000 hours.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs are guaranteed for 8,000 hours.

Top 10 Tips To Save Energy

FPL.com

1. Cool your home at 78° or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on "auto." For additional savings, raise your thermostat to 82° or warmer when you're away from home.
2. Heat your home at 68° or cooler with the thermostat fan switch on "auto."
3. Install a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature automatically and maximize your energy savings.
4. Clean or replace your air conditioner's filter every month to trim your cooling costs and help your unit run more efficiently.
5. Turn off your ceiling fan when you leave the room.
6. Avoid pre-rinsing dishes before putting in dishwasher.
7. Limit the time you run your pool pump.
8. Adjust the water level on your washing machine to match the load size, especially when using hot water.
9. Clean the lint filter in your dryer before every load to dry your clothes faster and save money.
10. Use the auto sensor function on your dryer, if you have one, to conserve energy by not over-drying your clothes.

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How Is Your FPL Bill Impacted?

On Jan. 7, 2008, residential customers’ bills decreased by $0.94 per 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh), to $102.49. In contrast, residential customers nationwide who use 1,000 kWh a month pay $108.79, according to the Edison Electric Institute, an industry trade association. Commercial and industrial customers’ bills saw similar decreases.

While FPL projects that natural gas prices will remain flat and residual oil fuel prices will increase moderately next year, a significant factor helping to drive down costs is increased fuel efficiency at FPL’s fossil fuel power plants. FPL’s fossil fuel power plant fleet is the top performer among large-scale utilities nationwide and has become 12 percent more efficient in the past five years. Efficiency at these facilities has grown by 17 percent since 1990.