Alaska Conservation Solutions

Background

Fluorescent bulbs are four to six times more efficient than incandescent bulbs. A 15-watt fluorescent bulb produces the same amount of light as a 60-watt incandescent.

• While fluorescents do cost more than incandescents initially, they more than pay for themselves by using much less energy than incandescents and lasting 10 times longer as well. (Source: wikipedia.org)
• A great article comparing incandescents and fluorescents which calculates relative costs of each is available here.

Carbon Savings

100 pounds of carbon a year for every lightbulb you change.

Take Action Now!

Fluorescent bulbs are available at just about any store that sells home products- Fred Meyer, Wal-Mart, Costco, and Home Depot are just a few that provide them.

• You can also purchase fluorescent bulbs online at Energy Federation's online store.
• Fred Meyer sells CFL's through their Bush Alaska sales program.
• Spenard Builders Supply also stocks CFL bulbs, which can be ordered by contacting their Rural Sales Department (907-261-9313) or finding a Spenard Builders Supply near you.