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    Comparison Chart LED CFL IL

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    This document compares LED lights, incandescent light bulbs, and CFLs across several metrics. LED lights last 50,000 hours on average, much longer than incandescent bulbs at 1,200 hours or CFLs at 8,000 hours. LED lights are the most energy efficient, using 6-8 watts to produce the same light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. This results in much lower annual operating costs for LEDs. In terms of environmental impact, CFLs contain mercury which is toxic, while LED lights produce the fewest carbon dioxide emissions when used over their lifetime.

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    This document compares LED lights, incandescent light bulbs, and CFLs across several metrics. LED lights last 50,000 hours on average, much longer than incandescent bulbs at 1,200 hours or CFLs at 8,000 hours. LED lights are the most energy efficient, using 6-8 watts to produce the same light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. This results in much lower annual operating costs for LEDs. In terms of environmental impact, CFLs contain mercury which is toxic, while LED lights produce the fewest carbon dioxide emissions when used over their lifetime.

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    This document compares LED lights, incandescent light bulbs, and CFLs across several metrics. LED lights last 50,000 hours on average, much longer than incandescent bulbs at 1,200 hours or CFLs at 8,000 hours. LED lights are the most energy efficient, using 6-8 watts to produce the same light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. This results in much lower annual operating costs for LEDs. In terms of environmental impact, CFLs contain mercury which is toxic, while LED lights produce the fewest carbon dioxide emissions when used over their lifetime.

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    Comparison Chart LED CFL IL

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    This document compares LED lights, incandescent light bulbs, and CFLs across several metrics. LED lights last 50,000 hours on average, much longer than incandescent bulbs at 1,200 hours or CFLs at 8,000 hours. LED lights are the most energy efficient, using 6-8 watts to produce the same light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb. This results in much lower annual operating costs for LEDs. In terms of environmental impact, CFLs contain mercury which is toxic, while LED lights produce the fewest carbon dioxide emissions when used over their lifetime.

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    Comparison Chart

    LED Lights vs. Incandescent Light Bulbs vs. CFLs

    Energy Efficiency
    & Energy Costs
    Light Emitting Diodes
    (LEDs)

    Life Span (average)

    50,000 hours

    Incandescent
    Light Bulbs
    1,200 hours

    Compact Fluorescents
    (CFLs)
    8,000 hours

    Watts of electricity used


    (equivalent to 60 watt bulb).
    LEDs use less power (watts) per unit of
    light generated (lumens). LEDs help
    reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
    power plants and lower electric bills
    Kilo-watts of Electricity used
    (30 Incandescent Bulbs per year
    equivalent)
    Annual Operating Cost
    (30 Incandescent Bulbs per year
    equivalent)

    6 - 8 watts

    60 watts

    13-15 watts

    329 KWh/yr.

    3285 KWh/yr.

    767 KWh/yr.

    $32.85/year

    $328.59/year

    $76.65/year

    Environmental
    Impact
    Light Emitting Diodes
    (LEDs)

    Incandescent

    Compact Fluorescents
    (CFLs)

    Light Bulbs
    Contains the TOXIC Mercury

    No

    No

    Yes - Mercury is very toxic to your


    health and the environment

    RoHS Compliant

    Yes

    Yes

    No - contains 1mg-5mg of Mercury and


    is a major risk to the environment

    451 pounds/year

    4500 pounds/year

    1051 pounds/year

    Carbon Dioxide Emissions


    (30 bulbs per year)
    Lower energy consumption decreases:
    CO2 emissions, sulfur oxide, and highlevel nuclear waste.

    Important Facts

    Light Emitting
    Diodes (LEDs)

    Compact Fluorescents

    (CFLs)

    Incandescent
    Light Bulbs
    Sensitivity to low temperatures

    None

    Some

    Yes - may not work under negative


    10 degrees Fahrenheit or over 120
    degrees Fahrenheit

    Sensitive to humidity

    No

    Some

    Yes

    On/off Cycling
    Switching a CFL on/off quickly, in a closet for
    instance, may decrease the lifespan of the
    bulb.

    No Effect

    Some

    Yes - can reduce lifespan


    drastically

    Turns on instantly

    Yes

    Yes

    No - takes time to warm up

    Durability

    Very Durable - LEDs can


    Not Very Durable - glass or Not Very Durable - glass can break
    handle jarring and bumping filament can break easily
    easily

    Heat Emitted

    3.4 btu's/hour

    85 btu's/hour

    30 btu's/hour

    Failure Modes

    Not typical

    Some

    Yes - may catch on fire, smoke, or


    omit an odor

    Light Output
    Light Emitting
    Diodes (LEDs)
    Incandescent
    Light Bulbs
    Lumens
    450
    800
    1,100
    1,600
    2,600

    Watts
    4-5
    6-8
    9-13
    16-20
    25-28

    Watts
    40
    60
    75
    100
    150

    Compact Fluorescents
    (CFLs)
    Watts
    9-13
    13-15
    18-25
    23-30
    30-55

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