Jeff Rath, conservation specialist, discusses our CFL program
Now through December 31, 2009 get major discounts on CFL multi packs see our list of retailers at the bottom of the page.
In the average Colorado home, lighting accounts for about 20% of the electric bill. We can save money and protect the environment by installing ENERGY STAR qualified lighting.
The easiest way to start saving energy is to change out the light bulbs in your current fixtures. If you are remodeling, building a new home, or just updating the look of a room, consider installing new ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. Visit energystar.gov to learn more about CFLs including: color, bulb types, how they work, mercury facts and what works where.
Decorative Light Strings
If all decorative light strings sold in America this year were ENERGY STAR qualified, we would save over 2 billion kWh per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to nearly 300,000 cars!
ENERGY STAR qualified decorative light strings — many which feature LED technology — consume 75% less energy than conventional incandescent lights strands.
Discounts are not available for holiday lights, however you can find ENERGY STAR qualified decorative lights at many of the following retailers.
Go here when you're ready to buy!
We're partnering with local retailers to bring you immediate discounts on ENERGY STAR™ qualified lighting. Visit these participating Colorado Springs retailers.
- Ace Hardware*
- 1225 Circle Dr.
- 2300 N. Wahsatch Ave.
- 4201 Centennial Blvd.
- Arlun
- Austin Bluffs Lighting*
- 6380 Corporate Center Circle, Suite 175
- Bulbs Plus*
- Conservation Hardware Center*
- Costco
- Fort Carson PX (AAFES)
- Home Depot*
- 2250 Southgate Road
- 102 N. Academy Blvd.
- 7166 N. Academy
- 5660 E. Woodmen Road
- Lowe's
- 4252 Royal Pine Drive
- 2945 New Center Point
- LuminEscence*
- Peterson AFB BX (AAFES)
- 1030 E. Stewart Ave. Bldg. 2017
- Sam’s Club
- 715 S. Academy Blvd
- 1850 E. Woodmen Road
- U.S. Air Force Academy BX (AAFES)
*These retailers offer in-store recycling.
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