Program
MPEI sells 14-watt CFLs which have the same light output as 60-watt incandescent bulb. MPEI also sells 20-watt (75-watt equivalents) and 23-watt (100-watt equivalents in the near future). Facts about CFLs:
- CFLs use 75 percent less energy than standard bulbs
- CFLs last up to 9,000 hours
- CFLs pay for themselves in about 7 months and then save you money thereafter. In otherwords, you will pay more for a CFL, but in seven months (based on an average usage of 4 hours per day) you save enough energy to compensate for the higher purchase price.
MPEI's CFL Program Impact
(CFL sales and incandescent equivalents) |
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CFL Type and Wattages |
CFLs Sold |
14-watt (60-w equivalent) |
1,015 |
13-watt (60-w equivalent) |
4,956 |
18-watt (75-w equivalent) |
2,756 |
23-watt (100-w equivalent) |
6,767 |
3-way 14/19/32-w (40-, 75-, 150- eq.) |
20 |
3-way 12/20/24-w (30/70/100 eq.) |
60 |
15-watt flood (65-watt equivalent) |
1,584 |
14-watt flood (65-watt equivalent)
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11-watt flood (50-watt equivalent) |
53 |
| 14-watt flood (50-watt equivalent) |
12 |
19-watt flood (85-watt equivalent) |
72 |
11-watt vanity (40-watt equivalent) |
693 |
18-watt chandelier (40-w equivalent) |
24 |
15-watt (60-w equivalent) |
132 |
11-watt (50-w equivalent) |
120 |
23-watt indoor/outdoor (120-w equivalent) |
810 |
7-watt candelabra (40-w equivalent) |
336 |
9-watt candelabra (40-w equivalent) |
36 |
TOTAL CFLs SOLD |
19,513 |
Total displaced kW |
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| Assuming all CFLs were installed, 1,169.11 kilowatts were not added to (or conserved if retrofitted) MPEI's system. MPEI pays Tri-State a $20.56 demand charge per kW on its power bill. CFL sales reduce MPEI's purchased power cost, helping MPEI provide affordable rates for its members now and in the future. |
Why CFLs are Good for Consumers
They reduce lighting costs by about 75 percent .
Why CFLs are Good for MPEI
They reduce the demand charge on MPEI's Tri-State power bill, which is getting more expensive.
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