Maybe you're worried about climate change and global warming but don't think there is anything you can do about it. Or perhaps you are just interested in saving some money on your out of control electricity bill. Either way, there is one small personal change that everyone can make that can impact their personal level of greenhouse gas emissions and the level of money in their wallets.
How? Replace the traditional incandescent light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent lights.
This counterstrike against climate change will cost you nothing in the long run. About 14 percent of the electricity you use in your home is consumed by lights. On average, compact fluorescent lights use 75 percent less power than incandescent bulbs. They last 10 times longer, and each bulb you replace will save you around $30 on your electricity bill over the life of the light.
An average Canadian home has about 30 light sockets: that's $900 in savings.
Greenhouse gas emissions are considered to be the main "human activity" behind global warming. Replacing your incandescent bulbs is a win-win situation in terms of both cash and climate.
More information on compact fluorescents is available from The City of Calgary
