Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
Free compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) brought Cuivre River members to the office by the dozens in July and August 2008, as they embraced a new cooperative effort for energy efficiency called "Take Control & Save."
The Take Control & Save initiative's primary objective: reduce energy waste and optimize power generating capacity. This challenges us, as consumers, to change the way we consume energy — especially at times of peak demand.
CFLs offer one of the quickest and easiest ways to save energy right away. These advanced light sources are much more efficient than conventional incandescent bulbs and last much longer, saving enough energy during their long lifetimes to more than make up for their higher initial cost. In fact, according to the U. S. Department of Energy, if you replace 25% of your lights in high-use areas with CFLs, it can save you about 67% of your lighting energy bill.
*Cuivre River members have received 6,000 compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) 3-packs to date. The 18,000 individual CFLs will produce a yearly savings of $79,560.00 and a lifetime savings of $717,840.00 for our members who picked up their free CFLs.