Starting in November two energy-saving Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) will be arriving in the mail to 86,600 Riverside Public Utilities' residential electric customers.
The Utility is providing the bulbs as a part of our continuing efforts to meet state-mandated energy efficiency goals set forth in Assembly Bill 2021.
The Energy Star-rated CFLs use about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to ten-times longer. A 15 watt CFL and 20 watt CFL (which replace a 60 watt and 75 watt standard bulbs respectively) are included in the mailing.
Over their lifetimes (approximately 6.85 years each), the bulbs can save each home about $130.00 in energy costs while offsetting more than 2,000 pounds of greenhouse gasses.
Citywide the savings could top over 86.6 million kWh and 173 million lbs. of emissions!
Make sure to take the Energy Star Change A Light Pledge!
Click Here for More CFL Information.
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