Energy efficient light bulbs

Right, let's start with an easy one shall we? Energy efficient light bulbs. So called because they can produce the same amount of light as ordinary filament (incandescent) bulbs but use less energy to do so. Not only that, but they last longer too.

It's true that the bulbs cost more than your normal filament bulb, but the amount of money you can save per year is incredible. I really had no idea you could save so much.

According to the British Gas web site, a saving of £175 can be made over the six-year lifespan of six 16W light bulbs (a 16W energy efficient lightbulb is equivalent to a 75W conventional lightbulb).

For more information visit this site. (let me know if the link is broken)

To quote OSRAM on their energy saving lamps:

Without sacrificing light output, modern energy saving lamps can save up to 80% on electricity cost, as well as lasting up to 15,000 hours.

There's still a couple of incandescent light bulbs in use in my house. It would be foolish to throw away a working bulb as this would be a waste of resources so I'm going to keep a couple of energy efficient bulbs ready in the cupboard for when the old ones blow.

Cheers,
caldini