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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). 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)
1,087
13-watt (60-w equivalent)
14,780
18-watt (75-w equivalent)
4,616
23-watt (100-w equivalent)
20,543
3-way 14/19/32-w (40-, 75-, 150- eq.)
20
3-way 10/20/28-w (50-, 75-, 150- eq.)
264
3-way 12/20/24-w (30/70/100 eq.)
288
15-watt flood (65-watt equivalent)
4,290
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)
969
18-watt chandelier (40-w equivalent)
48
15-watt (60-w equivalent)
2,028
11-watt (50-w equivalent)
240
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)
1,758
9-watt candelabra (40-w equivalent)
228
3-watt chandalier (25-w equivalent)
144
40-watt (200-watt) ECObulb
60
5-watt (25-w equivalent)
36
65-watt (300-watt equiv.)
24
TOTAL CFLs SOLD
52,737
Total displaced MW

3.162 MW

If all CFLs sold were installed, 3.162 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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