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Nearly 10 percent of the average home’s electricity costs can be controlled with the flip of a switch—a light switch—notes EPA. So how can you light the house more efficiently? A good solution: Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) use about two-thirds less energy and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. CFLs have improved tremendously since first introduced; they have become smaller, cheaper, brighter, and offer improved color quality. Power$mart Tips : Put the Power in Your Hands
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