Fluorescent Light Bulbs

How are the fluorescent bulbs better than standard bulbs?

They save electricity. A fluorescent bulb can produce between 50 and 100 lumens per watt. This makes fluorescent bulbs four to six times more efficient than incandescent bulbs. That's why you can buy a 15 watt fluorescent bulb that produces the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb of 60 watts.

Fluorescent bulbs use gas more efficient energy to light, they last longer.

They are cheaper and use less energy.

In addition, they do not become hot to the touch as "traditional bulbs.