By: EYA Pugrant on July 5th, 2011
Our first official test of the Belkin Conserve Insight Energy-Use Monitor is complete! Last Tuesday, we posted about the monetary gains of using compact florescent light bulbs (CFL) and we decided to use our energy-use monitor to see the gains for ourselves.
To determine which incandescent bulb to compare to our 23-watt ENERGY STAR CFL bulb, we consulted the CFL purchasing guide and determined that a 100-watt incandescent bulb would be the equivalent regular bulb wattage to test. We then attached a standard table lamp to the Belkin device and tested each light bulb individually. Assuming that the lamp was run continuously for a year and the cost of electricity was $0.11/kWh, the results were as follows:
A 100-watt incandescent bulb: $104/year
A 23-watt ENERGY STAR CFL bulb: $27.97/year
The results speak for themselves. CFLs use about 70% less energy than equivilant standard bulbs and also last nearly 8 times longer, saving you a significant amount of money over the bulb's lifespan. Why wouldn’t you make the switch?
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We are proud to announce that The Lindley recently earned its official LEED Silver certification! Across the park from the Brownstones at Chevy Chase Lake, The Lindley is a luxury, mixed-income multifamily building located in the heart of Chevy Chase. With a focus on sustainability and well-being, The Lindley’s construction, location, and amenities were all thoughtfully designed with LEED certification standards in mind.
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