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Pledge to Change
SMUD encourages its customers to participate in the nationwide ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Pledge. In this event, concerned citizens across the country are pledging to make the change to compact fluorescent lights. Take the pledge today!
Change a light, change the world
with Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
This fall purchase ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) for as low as 99 cents.
Click for a list of participating retail locations and take the pledge to change to CFLs (see box).
When you make the change from incandescent light bulbs to energy-efficient compact fluorescent lightbulbs, you get similar light levels for about a quarter of the energy and cost.
Retrofitting your home with money-saving, energy-efficient CFLs really is as simple as changing a light bulb.
When comparing CFLs to incandescent lights, consider these facts:
Traditional incandescent bulbs typically last about 1,000 hours and waste about 90 percent of their energy generating heat.
CFLs on the other hand, will:
- use up to 67 percent less energy with no loss in light
- last eight to 10 times longer; and
- deliver up to seven years of warm, inviting light
CFLs meet stringent ENERGY STAR® guidelines for long life, energy savings, start time, color and brightness.
With CFLs, you'll:
- enjoy greater energy-efficiency;
- purchase fewer replacement bulbs;
- choose from a variety of attractive styles; and
- fit them into your conventional light sockets.
Disposal of CFLs
It's important to dispose of CFLs properly. For more information, click here.