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Do Compact Fluorescent Bulbs save energy in total, considering the energy used to produce and dispose of them?
A very green person, a lighting professional, suggests that CFL’s are not, given the extra resources needed for constructing the plants to make them and for generating the extra materials in them. Beyond the energy balance asked in the question, are other environmental factors involved? I doubt, for example, that consumers will drive 10 miles to a hazardous waste disposal site to get rid of one bulb, or even put it in a separate bag ( under most current law and regulation regimes). In other words, what should a trying-to-be-green consumer do? Does it matter that I happen to be in the US? And need dimmable bulbs?
Short answer: CFs are better than incandescents.
Yes, there are more energy inputs for the CF, but those can be (roughly) quantified by its price ($6 or so) versus the $0.50 to $1 for an incandescent bulb. Plus you need 4 to 10 incandescent bulbs to equal the life of a CF, so that is more labor, materials and cost to factor in. CFs will save $40 to $60 in energy usage over their life, so you come out far ahead financially and resource wise.
Clearly the manufacturer, transporters, retailers, etc are NOT putting more than $6 of energy into the bulb if they sell for that.
There is definitively mercury in CFs as in any Fluorescent Bulb. So you should, ideally, save them up for a household toxics day at the dump. Obviously many people don’t, so there is already mercury in the landfill. Which is a better place for it than a stream or open field.
Note that CFs should be only be put in open fixtures like a traditional lamp with lampshade or a wall sconce. They die pretty quick in an enclosed lighting fixture because they can’t stand the heat like an incandescent. They’ll die in a few hundred hours instead of lasting a few thousand hours.
Energy Savings Dimmable Compact Fluorescent
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Ninety-Six Dimmable 9W Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 9W = 35W $302.40 |
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Dimmable Cfl.info ENERGY EFFICIENT/GREEN/FLUORESCENT COMPACT LIGHT BULB DOMAIN $250.00 |
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Royal Pacific 26W Horizontal Compact Fluorescent Housing with Dimmable Ballast $136.44 |
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Royal Pacific 18W Horizontal Compact Fluorescent Housing with Dimmable Ballast $136.44 |
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24 Dimmable 9W Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 9W = 35W $89.00 |
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23W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Coil in Warm White Set of: 6 514023 $74.40 |
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18W GU24 Energy Wiser Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Coil in Warm White 509818 $77.94 |
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13W Energy Wiser Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Coil in Warm White Set of: 6 $77.94 |
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18W Energy Wiser Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Coil in Warm White Set of: 6 $72.00 |
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15W Energy Wiser Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Coil in Warm White Set of: 6 $69.60 |
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57W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $52.32 |
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57W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $52.32 |
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57W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $52.32 |
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12 Dimmable 9W Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 9W = 35W $47.04 |
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40W Dimmable Rapid Start Compact Fluorescent 4-Pin Long Twin Tube in Cool White $37.92 |
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55W Dimmable Rapid Start Compact Fluorescent 4-Pin Long Twin Tube in Soft White $37.92 |
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55W Dimmable Rapid Start Compact Fluorescent 4-Pin Long Twin Tube in Cool White $37.92 |
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36W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent 4-Pin Long Twin Tube in Neutral White 504538 $33.12 |
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36W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent 4-Pin Long Twin Tube in Cool White Set of: 6 $33.12 |
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42W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $33.12 |
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42W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $33.12 |
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42W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $33.12 |
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12 Dimmable 9W Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 9W = 35W $42.00 |
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24W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent 4-Pin Long Twin Tube in Cool White Set of: 6 $31.20 |
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32W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $31.20 |
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32W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $31.20 |
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32W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $31.20 |
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4 20 w R40 SOFT WHITE DIMMABLE REFLECTOR FLOOD COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB $24.00 |
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18W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $28.32 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $28.32 |
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18W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $28.32 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $28.32 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $28.32 |
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Lightech LET-151 150W AC 120V/12V Low Voltage Compact Dimmable Electronic Transf $35.95 |
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4- CFL Dimmable R30 Reflector Bulbs 15W=65W Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent $34.50 |
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2 Pack Compact Fluorescent 14W A19 Dimmable Bulb Lamp $25.06 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Warm White $23.70 |
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18W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Warm White $23.70 |
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18W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $23.70 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $23.70 |
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18W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $23.70 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $23.70 |
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18W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $23.70 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $23.70 |
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26W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Daylight 524266 $23.70 |
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13W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Warm White $23.10 |
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13W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Soft White $23.10 |
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13W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $23.10 |
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13W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Quad Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $23.10 |
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TCP 6R3016DIM 16 Watt CFL Soft White R30 Dimmable DuraBright Compact $31.93 |
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Feit ESL23T/DM/65 23 Watt Daylight Dimmable Twist Compact Fluorescent $29.91 |
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23 Watt Daylight Dimmable Twist Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb ESL23T-DM-65 $29.42 |
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16 Watt CFL Soft White R30 Dimmable DuraBright Compact Fluorescent Bulb 6R3 $29.33 |
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13W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Warm White $16.80 |
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13W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Neutral White $16.80 |
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13W Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Triple Electronic 4-Pin Bulb in Cool White $16.80 |
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Feit BPESL15R30/DM 15 Watt Compact Fluorescent Light Indoor Dimmable $24.96 |
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Bulbrite CF23C/WW/DM 23Watt Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Coil Bulb, Warm White $24.65 |
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Philips Bulbs 16W Dimmable Reflector Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb 150417 $15.59 |
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SUNLITE Compact Fluorescent 23W R40 Dimmable Reflector Bulb $18.52 |
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Earthmate EP05129 5-Watt Dimmable Candle 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack $80.00 … |
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Earthmate EP2052AK 20-Watt Super Mini-Spiral CFL 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack $40.74 … |
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Earthmate EP085250 8-Watt, Dimmable BR30 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack $146.94 … |
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GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM – 8 Pack – 60 watt replacement $7.95 GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM – 8 Pack – 60 watt replacement… |
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Philips 409904 / 423343 Dimmable AmbientLED 12.5-Watt A19 Light Bulb $16.85 Philips AmbientLED (TM) Dimmable 60W Replacement A19 LED Light Bulb – Soft Warm White Philips AmbientLED (TM) Dimmable 12.5W A19 LED light bulb has earn Energy Star (R) qualification and offers light quality comparable to that of traditional general incandescent 60W light bulb. A19 emits light in all directions and are commonly used in table and floor lamps, pendants, ceiling fixtures and general… |
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GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM 60 Watt Replacement – 2 Packs of 8 Bulbs – 16 Total Bulbs $14.99 Includes 2 packs of 8 bulbs each, totaling 16 light bulbs…. |
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LED Convenience Courtesy Light – White LED – Waterproof, Compact 12vdc Fixture Truck, Auto, RV, Aircraft lighting $9.95 This compact courtesy LED lighting fixture is ideal for lighting boats, aircraft, automotive, RV and truck applications. The surface mount configuration directs lighting downward and is ideal for lighting vehicle interiors including footwells, walkways, map tables and other areas. The two (2) bright white LEDs are dimmable (see our other items for 12 Volt DC PWM dimmers) and have extremely low pow… |
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Three Way Mini Twist Soft White Bulb, 10-20-28 Watt $9.62 Save energy costs by replacing incandescent bulbs with fluorescent equivalents. Electronic ballast; instant on, no flicker. 6″L, 10-20-28 watt replaces 50-100-150W. 8,000 average life hours. FCC Approved, U.L. Listed. Cannot be used with dimmers…. |