Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) are starting to occupy almost every household in the United States. A change in law is forcing incandescent bulbs out of our homes. Whether you are for them or not, CFLs are more cost-efficient than incandescent bulbs. Though they may seem more expensive up front, they last for several more years.
My husband is not a fan of CFLs. Though we feel as though they will get better with time, we have a few in our home. Our master bathroom has vaulted ceilings. On the ceiling are two accent lights. Rather than putting incandescent bulbs up there, we opted for CFLs, because we know that they will not have to be replaced for several years.
According to Shift Your Habit by Elizabeth Rogers, switching to CFLs can reduce your energy cost by around $110 per year.
