Change a Bulb
Greenfield’s 10% Challenge urges every household to install compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), which use roughly a quarter of the electricity used by incandescent bulbs to generate the same amount of light.
In recent years, the cost of CFLs has come down considerably – some CFLs cost as little as 79 cents – and the quality of the light has also improved. Because the bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, they should be disposed of safely. They are accepted for disposal at no cost at the Greenfield Transfer Station.
Electricity production is a major source of CO2, producing nearly 40 percent of the U.S.’s total, so switching to more energy efficient bulbs is a simple way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If every household in Greenfield were to switch five ordinary incandescent bulbs to CFLs, it is estimated that this would prevent nearly 8 million pounds of CO2 emissions each year.
Greenfield Lights The Way
Join this Greenfield 10% Challenge initiative to install 40,000 energy efficient compact fluorescent bulbs in Greenfield residences and avoid 8 million pounds of CO2 emissions each year.
Why use compact fluorescent bulbs?
Save energy! Save money! Save the environment!
-Replace an incandescent bulb with a CFL
-Save $40 in energy costs
-Reduce CO2 emissions by 500 lbs.
-Bulb life: 8,000-10,000 hours
Quote: “In recent years, the cost of CFL’s has come down considerably – some CFL’s cost as little as 79 cents – and the quality of the light has also improved.”
Question: Can I use a CFL bulb in any regular bulb fixture?
Answer: Yes! A CFL works in any fixture that an incandescent bulb works. For 3-way or dimmable fixtures you need to purchase a CFL designed specifically for these fixtures. CFLs are also available in globe, candelabra, floodlight, and other specialty bulb styles.
Where can I purchase CFL bulbs?
In Greenfield , Aubuchon Hardware has several different wattages of spiral CFL bulbs for regular and 3-way lighting fixtures. The Maxlite bulbs are only 79 cents. Other vendors in the area include Home Depot, Stop and Shop, CVS, Walgreens and Big Y.
A more extensive selection of bulbs and other energy efficiency products can be found on the web at the Energy Federation Incorporated Website. At www.energyfederation.org/estarlights, WMECO customers may order up to 6 bulbs and fixtures a year at a substantially rebated cost. To order additional bulbs or other energy efficiency products from the Energy Federation website, and receive a 10% discount, you may go to www.energyfederation.org/cet and enter promotion code “CET10”.
Note: CFLs contain a small amount of mercury and should be disposed of properly at the end of their useful life. The Greenfield transfer station accepts CFLs for disposal at no cost.
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