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Home Lighting Cost Comparisons
 
   
Lighting Fixtures | Desk, Table and Floor Lamps | Compact Fluorescent Lamps
 
 

Wattage and Cost Comparison for an Average 3-Bedroom Home

Traditional Incandescent Lighting Fixtures Watts Qty Total
Recessed Can Light 120 1 120
Kitchen Ceiling Light 180 1 180
Ceiling Surface Light for Bedroom/Hallways 150 5 600
Bare Bulb 60 1 60
Vanity Light 200 1 200
Ceiling Surface Light 120 1 120
Outdoor Fixture 120 1 120
Total wattage using incandescent lighting
1,400

 

Energy Efficient Lighting Fixtures Watts Qty Total
Recessed Compact Fluorescent Down Lights 27 1 27
1x4 for Kitchen Ceiling 55 1 55
Ceiling Surface Light for Bedroom/Hallways 27 5 135
3' Undercabinet Style/Mechanical Room 27 1 27
4' Fluorescent Vanity Light w/ Lens 31 1 31
2' Undercabinet Kitchen/Task Light 20 2 40
1x4 Utility Ceiling 55 1 55
Exterior Lantern, Wet Label, Dark Sky Compliant 28 2 56
Total wattage using ENERGY STAR lighting 426

 

 
 
 
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