Use this calculator to figure out how much you can save on your electric bill
by adding CFL bulbs. Click on the room images below to enter data.

DID YOU KNOW?

If every American household replaced just one light bulb with a CFL, we would save enough energy to light every home in Arizona for a year.
MY CFL SHOPPING LIST
 
TWIST
 Suitable for all areas, especially where the lamp is hidden A-LINE
 Suitable for all areas, especially where the lamp is visible
May use in enclosed fixtures Replaces incandescent bulbs between 40 and 100 watts
Mini twist, dimmable and 3-way styles available
Replaces incandescent bulbs between 40 and 125 watts
 
GLOBE
 Suitable for bathroom vanity bar, ceiling fans, or any downward facing socket REFLECTOR
 Suitable for recessed cans and outdoor safety lights
Globes are available in basic or small sizes depending on the fixture Can take a few seconds to reach full brightness
Replaces incandescent bulbs between 40 and 60 watts Dimmable reflectors available
Replaces incandescent bulbs between 65 and 120 watt; available in R20, R30, R40 and PAR 38 for outdoor
 
DIMMABLES
 Do you have dimmable lamps? Did you know that dimmable CFLs are now available to fit most fixtures? Go to the retail locator to find out where you can buy dimmable CFLs and always look for "dimmable" on the bulb packaging.
Common CFL temperature range

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