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Apples and Oranges? Compare Energy Efficiency and Light Bulb Costs

Tom Sullivan of Sullivan Electrical Contractors in Oak Forest does his homework before tackling any job. He shared some facts & figures he found when comparing energy efficiency and energy costs in a recent study.

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Energy efficiency & costs LEDs  Incandescent bulbs CFLs Life span (average) 50,000 hours 1,200 hours 8,000 hours

Watts of electricity used 
(equivalent to 60 watt bulb)

6-8 watts 60 watts 13-15 watts Annual operating cost $32.85/yr. $328.59/yr. $76.65/yr.

Source: DesignRecycleInc.com

Read More: Switch Off: Incandescent Bulbs Soon Will Burn Out for Good

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