Lamp Options: Energy Usage vs. Energy Cost
| You Used to Buy | Your Choices Now | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Incandescents |
New Halogen Incandescents |
CFLs | LEDs | |||
| 450 Lumens | 40W $5.34/yr |
29W $3.87/yr |
10W $1.34/yr |
5W $0.67/yr |
Energy Use Energy Cost/year |
|
| 800 Lumens | 60W $8.02/yr |
43W $5.74/yr |
13W $1.74/yr |
10W $1.34/yr |
Energy Use Energy Cost/Year |
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| 1100 Lumens | 75W $10.02/yr |
53W $7.08/yr |
16W $2.14/yr |
15W $2.00/yr |
Energy Use Energy Cost/Year |
|
| 1600 Lumens | 100W $13.36/yr |
72W $9.62/yr |
20W $2.67/yr |
19W $2.54/yr (limited availability) |
Energy Use Energy Cost/Year |
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| Typical Life | 1 year* | 1-2 years | 10 years | 15-25+ years | ||
*rated life is based on 3 hours of use per day
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council