Missourians Encouraged to Switch to Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

Pennies add up to dollars, and pounds of energy emissions saved by using energy efficient light bulbs can up to tons. That’s why state officials have launched a program to encourage consumers to switch light bulbs in their homes to energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs which are known to use only about a fourth of the energy used by conventional bulbs. Department of Natural Resources Director Doyle Childers says it can add up. In fact, energy industry officials say Missouri could save a total of 70 Million kilowatt hours a year if each home changed just one light bulb. They also estimate that consumers could shave about $60 off their electric bills each year if the five most used light bulbs in a house are changed to compact fluorescent light bulbs.