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CFLs |
CFL Recycling |
Fixtures |
Torchieres |
Ceiling Fans |
LED holiday lights |
If remodeling, building a new home, or just updating the look of a room - installing new ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures is a smart way to save energy and money. You can find the ENERGY STAR on all types of light fixtures, including table and floor lamps, ceiling fixtures, pendant fixtures, recessed cans, and more.
The ENERGY STAR is now on both fluorescent fixtures and ones with LEDs. Use the chart below to compare the two technologies.
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Fluorescent Fixtures
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LED Lighting
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Technology
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Proven light source of 20+ years
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Emerging technology that holds great promise to revolutionize lighting over the next decades
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Energy Use
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75% less energy than incandescent fixtures
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At least 75% less energy than incandescent fixtures and getting more efficient all the time
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Cost
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Typically more expensive than incandescent fixtures ($)
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Typically more expensive than fluorescent fixtures ($$)
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Lifetime
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approx. 9 years (Based on 3 hours of use/day)
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22+ years (based on 3 hours of use/day)
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Warranty
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2-year warranty
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3-year warranty
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Fixture Types
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Available in many decorative styles
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Currently available in select fixture types including recessed cans, under cabinet lights, & porch lights
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Replacement Bulbs
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Special "pin-based" bulbs available for replacement
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LEDs are part of the fixture and typically not replaceable
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On/Off Time
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Typically less than 1 second to turn on and up to 3 minutes to reach 80% brightness
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Instant on
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Heat Output
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Cooler than incandescent
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Cooler than fluorescent
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Recycling
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Contain a small amount of mercury and should be recycled
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Contain electronic parts and should be recycled (like computers or cell phones)
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Cash-Back Rewards Available
Click on the link above to find out what Rewards are available for the purchase of select ENERGY STAR qualified lighting. Eligibility
for this program is determined by your electric utility service area. Please use the
eligibility
tool to see if you are eligible.
Use our
retailer search
to find retailers participating in the program.
ENERGY STAR Fixture Guide
The
consumer-friendly guide provides "glamour shots" of ENERGY STAR
qualified fixtures in home and outdoor settings, and information about
lighting quality and the benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures.
In addition, there is a link to a website that contains information for
builders, lighting designers, remodelers, and consumers that discusses
proper lighting design and ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures.
Click on the image above to view the Fixture Guide
