Why are incandescent lights not energy efficient?
Incandescent light bulbs are the most familiar type of light bulb used in almost all homes. This type of lighting, unfortunately, is also the most inefficient type of lighting. In an incandescent light bulb, electric current heats up a metal filament making it glow white-hot and give off light. The reason these bulbs waste energy is because only 5% of the electricity is actually used to produce light. The remaining 95% ends up as heat. During the summer this heat causes your cooling requirements to go up and makes your air conditioner work harder. During the winter the extra heat might seem like a bonus, but it is a very expensive way to pay for a little extra heat. Though Green Culture does sell products which can only use incandescent bulbs, we strongly encourage the use of compact fluorescent or halogen bulbs whenever available. We are, however, pleased that the product itself is made of eco-friendly ingredients. VII. Why are compact fluorescents (CFLs) energy efficient? Compact flu
