ENERGY STAR® Lighting

Lighting The Way To Energy Savings

CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs) use about 75% less energy than traditional standard light bulbs... last up to 10 times longer... and each one could save you up to $72 in energy costs over its lifetime.

ComEd’s Smart Ideas for Your Home is providing discounts on ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs and fixtures. Currently, at participating Home Depot, Costco*, Sam's Club*, Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Jewel-Osco, Menards, True Value, Food 4 Less, and Do-It-Best locations, you'll find an instant shelf discount on a variety of CFL bulbs — including globes, twists, reflectors, candelabras, floodlights, A-lines and bathroom vanity bulbs. There is a 12-bulb limit per purchase. Discount available while supplies last.

*Members only

ComEd has also arranged for several in-store ENERGY STAR CFL lighting demonstrations to help educate customers about CFLs.

In addition, ComEd is sponsoring several Holiday Lighting and LED trade-in events across Illinois. Come share the season with ComEd and learn how you can save energy and money this winter.

Compare and Save with CFLs

Incandescent Bulb (Watts)	CFL Replacement Bulb (Watts)	Light Output (Lumens)	Lifetime Savings Per Bulb*
40	9-13	450	$25-$29
60	13-15	800	$42-$44
75	18-25	1,100	$46-$53
100	23-30	1,600	$65-$72

*Savings are based on 8,000 lifetime hours and a rate of 11.6076 cents per kWh. Actual savings may vary based on usage and rates. For more information on calculations used, visit http://www.energystar.gov/.

Take the ENERGY STAR Change The World Pledge — and demonstrate your commitment to saving energy.

For additional information on CFLs, including how to choose and where to use CFLs, as well as information on recycling and disposing of used CFLs, visit our CFL FAQs page or download a CFL brochure.

Additional lighting tips:

• Replacing just four 60-watt incandescent bulbs with comparable CFL bulbs could save you up to 4 percent, or up to $176, on your electricity bill over the lifetime of the bulbs. Actual savings will depend on your usage and electric rates.
• Consider using photocells or motion sensors that are rated for CFLs to control outdoor lights.
• Replacing halogen lamps in torchiere fixtures with CFLs can save 60% - 80% in energy. And because CFLs don't get as hot, they reduce the fire risk associated with the high temperatures produced by halogens.

Call 1-888-806-2273 for additional information on ComEd's ENERGY STAR Lighting incentives.