Going Green: Change A Lightbulb
There's a good reason every article on the environment sings the praises of compact flourescent bulbs (CFLs) and they're lining shelves of home centers. Installing one is the quieckest, easiest way to save energy- and money. So the next time an incandescent bulb burns out, replace it with a CFL. Unlike incandescents, CFLs convert most of the energy they use into light rather than hat. They sonsume about 75 percent less electricity and last up to 10 times longer (10,000 hours as opposed to 1,500). Though, remember most CFLs release a small amount of mercury if disposed of incorrectly. Check with various hardware stores for tips about disposing of used CFLs.
GOOD FOR YOU: When you replace one 75-watt incandescent bulb with a 25-watt CFL you'll save up to $83 over the life of the bulb.