Halogen bulbs are guilty of this too. Furthermore, compact fluorescents last 10 to 13 times longer than incandescents, and they don t require special wiring or fixtures. Compact fluorescent bulbs are even available for use in 3-way fixtures and with dimmers. It should be noted that compact fluorescent bulbs are slightly larger than incandescent bulbs, so they don t fit in every fixture. They also don t typically work well in the cold, meaning special models are needed for outdoor applications.
Refrigeration is perhaps the highest area of demand of electricity in the home.
Generally, the newer the refrigerator, the more efficient it is. This adage applies for other appliances as well. For example, properly sized Energy Star-labeled heating and cooling equipment can save consumers 10 to 40 percent on heating and cooling bills. Examples of a wide variety of Energy Star-labeled appliances are available. Use of renewable energy resources is very desirable.