How much longer do energy efficient light bulbs last?
Conventional light bulbs last for around 1,000 hours whereas low energy lamps have a lifetime of up to 15,000 hours. generally they last 10 times longer*. The life of the lamp will depend on the quality of the components used to make it and how it is used. The packaging for the bulb will often indicate the lifetime in years, for example six years is equivalent to a 6000 hour bulb being used for 1000 hours per year. Look out for the “Energy Efficiency Recommended” logo. This shows the model of bulb has been independently tested to confirm its lifetime.