Since 2001, Wisconsin residents have purchased nearly 8 million ENERGY STAR® qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), resulting in energy-cost savings of more than $28 million and electricity savings of 304,733,583 kWh-enough to power 30,596 homes for a year! The map at left shows the number of CFLs sold in Wisconsin by county. How is your county doing? ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs: Use up to 75 percent less energy than standard bulbs-reducing energy costs and pollution caused by power plants Last up to ten times longer than standard bulbs, resulting in fewer replacements Produce up to 75 percent less heat, reducing risk of fire Help your county become a leader! Spread the word - tell your friends how they can save money on energy costs and help preserve Wisconsin's environment. Cash-Back Rewards save you money on every CFL. With Cash-Back Rewards from Focus on Energy, you'll save money on every CFL you buy. Visit a participating retailer today! More energy saving ideas from Focus on Energy. Check out these other smart ways to save energy and money: ENERGY STAR appliances Building a new home Improving your existing home Renewable energy Saving energy at work Bright Idea Fundraisers

* Participation is based on all bulb sales with redeemed instant or mail-in Cash-Back Rewards through Focus on Energy between June 1, 2001 and December 31, 2008, including bulbs for municipal and cooperative utility customers when those utilities participate in the Focus ENERGY STAR Lighting program on an ala carte basis.