3 easy tips on purchasing bulbs
1. Choose ENERGY STAR
The rating is set by the EPA to meet “strict energy efficiency guidelines.”
2. Buy lumens, not watts
Incandescent bulbs measure light by watts. More energy efficient bulbs are based on lumens. Lumens measure the output or brightness of light. For example, a 60-watt incandescent bulb has about 800 lumens, compared to an energy-efficient bulb that uses only 13 watts, but still produce 800 lumens.
3. Save big with rebates
For Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) customers in Missouri, home lighting rebates are available at select hardware stores. These rebates reduce the cost on average of CFLs by $1.35 and LEDs by $5. The instant rebate is taken at the register and many stores conveniently advertise the savings in the light bulb aisles. To locate a participating store near you, visit www.kcpl.com/kcenergyrebates. There are currently no lighting rebates available in Kansas for homeowners.