Why choose ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs over a non-qualified CFL?
ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs are different than other CFLs on the market because they have been tested to meet stringent performance criteria established by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The criteria ensure that all CFLs earning the ENERGY STAR meet minimum lifetime and efficacy requirements, and are within maximum allowed product start and warm-up times. Manufacturers are also required to label the product if the light output is different than that of a soft white incandescent. If you choose a CFL that is not ENERGY STAR qualified, you might not get the performance you were looking for.
Benefits of ENERGY STAR Qualified CFLs
ENERGY STAR qualified lighting:
Replace the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home or the light bulbs in them with ENERGY STAR qualified ones, and you could save more than $65 each year in energy costs.
ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures:
Use 75% less energy (than standard incandescent fixtures).
Come with long-lasting pin-based bulbs that last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
Offer automatic daylight shut-off and motion-sensing features on outdoor fixtures.
Generate 70% less heat than incandescent light fixtures.
ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures must have a 2-year manufacturer warranty (double the industry standard).
Do not hum, buzz, or flicker.
ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs:
Use at least 75% less energy (than incandescent bulbs).
Last up to 10 times longer than incandescent lighting.
Come in different shapes and sizes, including SpringLamp® and globe, to fit in most residential fixtures.
Are convenient in hard-to-reach or high-use fixtures, as they need replacing less often.
Generate 70% less heat than incandescent light bulbs.
ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs offer a 2-year manufacturer warranty (double the industry standard).
Do not hum, buzz, or flicker.
TCP's ENERGY STAR qualified products:
TCP ENERGY STAR CFLs
TCP ENERGY STAR CFL Fixtures
TCP ENERGY STAR GU-24 CFLs