BATTLE OF THE BULBS
Cost: The annual cost of operating a 60-watt incandescent light bulb is $47.30. The annual cost of operating a 15-watt CFL is $11.86.
Life expectancy: A 60-watt bulb has a life expectancy of 1,000 hours. A 15-watt CFL has a life expectancy of 8,000 to 10,000 hours.
Price per bulb: A Web-based price check shows CFLs costing $1.46 each, while incandescents cost 74 cents.
Total annual cost: The total annual cost, including bulbs, would be $13.29 for a CFL bulb, and $53.24 for an incandescent bulb.
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