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ENERGY STAR® Residential Lighting Program
ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lights) are among the most efficient light bulbs available today. CFLs use 60% less energy to produce light, are cooler to the touch and last 6 to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
The Efficiency Maine staff is watching the development process and wanted you to be able to check on updates yourself. Go to the Alliance to Save Energy's special tax credit web site, energytaxincentives.org, for regular updates.
Efficiency Maine's Residential Lighting Program enlists the participation of and works closely with manufacturers and lighting retailers to encourage them to produce and sell energy efficient lighting products to the residents of Maine.
Looking for variety, but want to save money & energy?
The CFLs of today offer consumers many options: style, size, color, light output, wattage, indoor or outdoor. Three-way and dimmable CFLs are also available.
Now, no matter what your requirements, there are ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs, light fixtures, and ceiling fans with lighting to complement your interior and exterior décor.
It's all in the packaging.
When purchasing an ENERGY STAR qualified CFL — check the package! It will let you know if the bulb is rated for outdoor use, is rated to operate in a 3-way switch or as a dimmable. Proper disposal information is also included. The package will also help you choose the correct wattage. Basically, you need a lower wattage CFL to replace an existing standard bulb.
MAKE YOUR NEXT LIGHT AN ENERGY STAR!
It's easy to make the switch from a standard bulb to a CFL.
Standard Bulb Watts |
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CFL Watt Range |
40 |
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10-11 |
60 |
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13-16 |
75 |
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18-23 |
100 |
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24-29 |
150 |
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30-42 |
Maine Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
 The Maine Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program links Maine homeowners with qualified building contractors who provide one-stop-shop access to a whole-house approach for energy efficient retrofit actions and low-interest loans. The program is administered by Efficiency Maine, a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission. For more information, click here.
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