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LEDs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and lower electric bills | 6-8 watts | 60 watts | 13-15 watts |\n| Kilo-watts of Electricity used\u003Cbr>(30 Incandescent Bulbs per year equivalent) | 329 KWh/yr. | 3285 KWh/yr. | 767 KWh/yr. |\n| Annual Operating Cost\u003Cbr>(30 Incandescent Bulbs per year equivalent) | $32.85/year | $328.59/year | $76.65/year |\n\n\n| Environmental Impact | \u003Cbr>Light Emitting Diodes\u003Cbr>(LEDs) | \u003Cbr>Incandescent Light Bulbs | \u003Cbr>Compact Fluorescents (CFLs) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Contains the TOXIC Mercury | No | No | Yes-Mercury is very toxic to your health and the environment |\n| RoHS Compliant | Yes | Yes | No-contains 1mg-5mg of Mercury and is a major risk to the environment |\n| Carbon Dioxide Emissions\u003Cbr>(30 bulbs per year)\u003Cbr>Lower energy consumption decreases: CO2 emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste. | 451 pounds/year | 4500 pounds/year | 1051 pounds/year |\n\n[http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led comp chart.html](http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led comp chart.html) 1 of 2  \n\n| Important Facts | \u003Cbr>Light Emitting Diodes\u003Cbr>(LEDs) | \u003Cbr>Incandescent Light Bulbs | \u003Cbr>Compact Fluorescents (CFLs) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Sensitivity to low temperatures | None | Some | Yes-may not work under negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit or over 120 degrees Fahrenheit |\n| Sensitive to humidity | No | Some | Yes |\n| On/off Cycling\u003Cbr>Switching a CFL on/off quickly, in a closet for instance, may decrease the lifespan of the bulb. | No Effect | Some | Yes -can reduce lifespan drastically |\n| Turns on instantly | Yes | Yes | No-takes time to warm up |\n| Durability | Very Durable-LEDs can handle\u003Cbr>jarring and bumping | Not Very Durable-glass or filament can break easily | Not Very Durable-glass can break easily |\n| Heat Emitted | 3.4 btu's/hour | 85 btu's/hour | 30 btu's/hour |\n| Failure Modes | Not typical | Some | Yes-may catch on fire, smoke, or omit an odor |\n\n\n| Light Output | \u003Cbr>Light Emitting Diodes\u003Cbr>(LEDs) | \u003Cbr>Incandescent Light Bulbs | \u003Cbr>Compact Fluorescents (CFLs) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Lumens | Watts | Watts | Watts |\n| 450 | 4-5 | 40 | 9-13 |\n| 800 | 6-8 | 60 | 13-15 |\n| 1,100 | 9-13 | 75 | 18-25 |\n| 1,600 | 16-20 | 100 | 23-30 |\n| 2,600 | 25-28 | 150 | 30-55 |\n\n[http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led comp chart.html](http://www.designrecycleinc.com/led comp chart.html) 2 of 2","cbCaimH4VYkbx2n8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimH4VYkbx2n8","pdf",34847,"English","# Energy Efficiency & Energy Costs\n# Environmental Impact\n# Important Facts\n# Light Output","[{\"question\":\"How do LED, incandescent, and CFL bulbs compare in average lifespan?\",\"answer\":\"LEDs average about 50,000 hours, incandescent bulbs about 1,200 hours, and CFLs about 8,000 hours.\"},{\"question\":\"Which bulb types use the least electricity for the equivalent of a 60-watt bulb?\",\"answer\":\"LEDs use about 6–8 watts, incandescent bulbs use about 60 watts, and CFLs use about 13–15 watts.\"},{\"question\":\"What environmental risks are associated with CFLs compared with LEDs and incandescent bulbs?\",\"answer\":\"The chart states CFLs contain toxic mercury, while LEDs and incandescent bulbs are marked as not containing mercury.\"}]","LED Lights vs. Incandescent Light Bulbs vs. CFLs - Comparison Chart | PDF",1791848946]