The standard incandescent light bulb, although inexpensive, is starting to feel the energy
heat. Energy conscience consumers are beginning to recognize that fluorescent light bulbs have a payback period that
will more than cover the cost of their investment fluorescent light bulbs in far less than a year’s time.
The trend has been confirmed by GoodMart Lighting and Electrical Supply, a lighting and electrical products distributor. The
company reports record sales of fluorescent light bulbs, which have increased 45 percent at the company over last year’s
levels and doubled over the last two years. The company notes that general lighting products have only increased slightly
in the same period.
According to Max Hoover, president of GoodMart, "There is a massive transformation underway
as consumers begin to reject standard light bulbs, which are only inexpensive at the point of sale. People are starting to
feel the pain from rising energy bills, and they are looking for ways to prevent further stabs to the wallet. The Energy Star-qualified
lighting products we sell help bring those energy bills down to more manageable levels."
The distributor reports that compact fluorescent light bulbs are priced in the range
of $6.90 compared to . $0.32, for incandescent light bulbs, but can last 10 times longer and save $18.00 per bulb
per year on homeowners’ energy bills.
In order to further increase energy savings, GoodMart also says that Americans are now beginning
to accept dimmers, digital timers and occupancy sensors into their homes.
