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Swapping compact fluorescent bulbs for incandescent bulbs is one of the simplest ways to save money and energy. Lower prices and better performance have eliminated many of the common complaints about CFLs.
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Though prices vary depending on where you buy them, table CFLs cost only $2 to $3 per bulb, compared with $9 to $25 in 1999. Our tests confirm that each CFL will save you about $5 a year in electricity costs over a regular bulb, assuming it's on 3 hours a day.
Because these bulbs require less energy, power plants don't have to produce as much electricity to power them. This could lead to a reduction in nitrogen oxides, ...