Energy Trust of Oregon wants people to know many new specialty CFL bulbs are just right for those odd fixtures. And until Dec. 31, the bulbs are being discounted at retailers throughout Oregon.
"Most homeowners are surprised to learn that many homes today are wasting more than half of the energy they use, Kendall Youngblood, residential sector manager for Energy Trust, said in a statement. "With lighting accounting for 20 percent of a home's electric costs, switching to CFLs can make a significant and immediate difference." For every 60-watt incandescent bulb you replace with a CFL, you can save $30 in electric costs over the life of the bulb. And no coupon is needed for the new bulbs.
Energy Trust worked with participating retailers statewide, and the savings are reflected in the shelf price. Those retailers include Albertsons; Bed, Bath & Beyond; C&K Market; Fred Meyer; Grover Electric and Plumbing Supply; Haggen; Harvest Foods; Lowe's; Perry's Electric & Plumbing Supply; Platt Electric Supply; Roth's Fresh Markets; Searing Electric & Plumbing; Home Depot; and Walmart.
To learn more about CFLs, including information on recycling and proper disposal, visit www.energytrust.org.
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