Compact Fluorescent
Light (CFL) Guide
A
B
C
D
A. 23W Spiral B. 16W Lightbulb Shape
» 100W incandescent
» 60W incandescent
equivalent
equivalent
» Crisp, cool, bright
» Warm, blends well
» Best in laundry room,
with incandescent
garage basement,
» Best for table lamps,
pantry, closet
ceiling fixtures,
downlight cans with
reflector inserts
C. 1
6W Reflector Flood
» 65W incandescent
equivalent
» Warm
» Best in recessed can
lights
D. 16W Vanity Globe
» 60W incandescent
equivalent
» Warm
» Best in vanity bars
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An electrical line failure can leave
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» Great replacements for any bulb (except spotlights).
expensive
repair bill. OPPD’s InReplace non-dimming lights and any light (inside or
Home
Electrical
Protection
Plan
out) protected
from direct
outdoor temperatures.
» Use about
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thanservice
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you25 24-hour
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incandescents and last eight times longer.
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» Saves
450$3.95
pounds ofper
emissions
over lifetime of bulb
CFL Lighting
and generates 70 percent less heat.
» Contains trace amounts of mercury, so handle
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Additional Lighting Options
There are four major types of lights that can be used
in your home: incandescent, halogen, CFL, LED. All
four can give off the same brightness (Lumen), but
each of them will use different amounts of electricity
wattage. The more watts you use, the more you pay.
To acheive 1,600 lumen brightness...
» a 100 Watt incandescent costs $36.50 per year
» a 72 Watt halogen costs $26.28 per year
» a 23 Watt CFL costs $8.40 per year
» a 18 Watt LED costs $6.75 per year
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Questions? Contact the OPPD Energy Advisor:
402-636-3850, 1-800-648-2658
energyadvisor@oppd.com