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R-CFL Savings Calculator

Economic Analysis Input
 Inputs 
number of bulbs  
R-CFL wattage
incandescent wattage 75 watt incandescent = 20 watt R-CFL
65 watt incandescent = 16 watt R-CFL
R-CFL cost $ per bulb
(insert price)
incandescent cost $ per bulb
(insert price)
sub-CFL lifetime hours
(rated lifetime for R-CFLs listed on this site: 6000, 8000, or 10000)
incandescent bulb lifetime hours
(2000 hours is typical for common incandescent reflector bulbs)
average daily usage hours/day
electricity cost $ per kwh
Average Electricty Rates
For example: average cost is 13.1 cents, enter .131.

 

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