CFL Program

Last updated: 01-27-09

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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 usually 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)
	CFL Type and Wattages	CFLs Sold
	14-watt (60-w equivalent)	1,027
	13-watt (60-w equivalent)	6,912
	18-watt (75-w equivalent)	3,764
	23-watt (100-w equivalent)	18,431
	13-watt (60-w equivalent) DIM	60
	23-watt (100-w equivalent) DIM	120
	3-way 14/19/32-w (40-, 75-, 150- eq.)	20
	3-way 10/20/28-w (50-, 75-, 150- eq.)	72
	3-way 12/20/24-w (30/70/100 eq.)	204
	15-watt flood (65-watt equivalent)	2,196
	15-watt flood (65-watt equivalent) DIM	120
	14-watt flood (65-watt equivalent)	67
	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)	885
	18-watt chandelier (40-w equivalent)	48
	15-watt (60-w equivalent)	168
	11-watt (50-w equivalent)	120
	12-watt (50-w equivalent) CANDALABRA	24
	23-watt indoor/outdoor (120-w equivalent)	1,062
	65-watt (120-w equivalent)	24
	7-watt candelabra (40-w equivalent)	402
	9-watt candelabra (40-w equivalent)	132
	3-watt chandalier (25-w equivalent)	72
	40-watt (200-watt) ECObulb	36
	5-watt (25-w equivalent)	24
	65-watt (300-watt equiv.)	24
	TOTAL CFLs SOLD	36,151
	Total displaced MW	2.342 MW
If all CFLs sold were installed, 2.342 megawatts were not added to (or conserved if retrofitted) MPEI's system. MPEI pays Tri-State a $21.50 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 and electric consumption 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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