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CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs) can save you a lot of money on your electricity bill:

Compared to incandescent lamps of the same luminous flux, CFLs use less energy and have a longer rated life. In the United States, a CFL can save over $30 in electricity costs over the lamp’s lifetime compared to an incandescent lamp and save 2000 times their own weight in greenhouse gases. The purchase price of a CFL is higher than that of an incandescent lamp of the same luminous output, but this cost is recovered in energy savings.

There has been a special offer through the city of New York to save money when you buy these bulbs from NYC.gov:

There's only a few days left to save money on CFLs! Through October 15 on the GreeNYC website you can download a $1 coupon for any GE Energy Smart, Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb. CFLs last ten times longer and use up to 75% less energy than a traditional incandescent bulb.

The GreeNYC website is also a great starting point for learning how to be a green New Yorker, with practical and easy tips on how to reduce your personal carbon footprint. You can help support the Mayor's carbon reduction plan by making a few easy changes at home and the CFL coupon is a wallet-friendly way to start.

So download your coupon and get on the Al Gore, IPCC Nobel Peace Prize bandwagon!

There is a new product that can save you an average of 15% on your utility bills for fluorescent lighting - check out www.enerfume.com.

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