Light. Saving Money On Home Lighting

Question 1

The Energy Independence Act of 2007 mandates that 100-watt incandescent lights be phased out by:

Answer 1

January 2012 and the plug pulled on all remaining incandescent bulbs by 2014

Question 2

CFLs are those expensive twisted bulbs some of us now use. Yes, they are more expensive than traditional bulbs, but CFLs are long-lasting and usually pay for themselves in less than:

Answer 2

nine months. An ENERGY STAR-CFL uses a quarter of the electricity of a traditional bulb, saving you 75 percent.

Question 3

When it comes to saving energy, LEDs are the gold standard of home lighting. Instead of using a gas to emit light – as CFLs and incandescent bulbs do – LEDs light up when:

Answer 3

electrons move around a semiconductor. It’s the same technology as the lights on a cell phone, microwave and cable box. LEDs last 25 percent longer than Thomas Edison’s invention, and generate between 75 and 80 percent in savings.

Question 4

A burning light bulb uses a certain amount of electricity, which is measured in:

Answer 4

watts. By lowering the wattage with a special switch, consumers can manage the bulb’s electrical consumption. Dimmers come with a dial or a slide bar, which allows homeowners to adjust the wattage and thus the amount of illumination.

Question 5

_____of the energy used by an incandescent bulb is wasted, while only ______ percent is converted into light. The new light bulbs save energy by turning more electricity into light.

Answer 5

90/10