Energy Tips - CFL Lamps

If you have this... Incandescent Light Bulbs in exhaust hoods and walk-ins - 85% of energy wasted as heat - lifespan of 750 to 1000 hours - initial cost of about 50¢ each	Then you need this... Compact Fluorescent Lamps in exhaust hoods and walk-ins - only 25% of energy wasted as heat - lifespan of 7,500 to 10,000 hours - initial cost of about $10 each
Old Wattages: Exhaust hood: 4 x 75W = 300W Walk-in freezer: 2 x 75W = 150W Walk-in refrigerator: 2 x 75W = 150W Total Wattage: 600W	New Wattages: Exhaust hood: 4 x 23W = 92W Walk-in freezer: 2 x 23W = 46W Refrigerator: 2 x 23W = 46W Total Wattage: 184W Note: a 23W compact fluorescent lamp will give as much or more light output than a 75W light bulb.
Yearly Energy Cost: $525*	Yearly Energy Cost: $160*
	Average Payback: < 4 Months*
For best results: - Always remember to purchase ENERGY STAR^® Compact Fluorescent Lamps. - For exhaust hoods, purchase lamps approved for "Totally Enclosed Fixtures." - Lamps cannot be installed over high temperature appliances, such as broilers. - For freezers, purchase lamps approved for temperatures below 0°F. - For more information, there is a Tip Sheet available by clicking this link. (.pdf, 23KB)

*Based on electric rate of $0.15 per kWh and 16 hours of operation per day.
$0.15 per kWh is a typical rate for CA restaurant customers.