Looking to the future

Compact fluorescent light bulbs use only 20 to 30 per cent of the energy required for a normal incandescent light bulb.

They are more expensive, but on the plus side they last a lot longer. In ideal circumstances, a CFL can last up to 15 times longer than a normal light bulb.

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