Fluorescent versus Incandescent Light Bulb Cost Analysis Calculator
Energy Savings - Reduce Greenhouse Gas - Environment - Pollution
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This calculator provides cost analysis and comparison for compact fluorescent and regular incandescent light bulbs. It provides hours and cycle life analysis in graph, chart and table formats.

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Inputs	Unit Type	Unit Used	Description
power	power	watt	The amount of energy required to operate the bulb.
bulb life	time	hour	The cycle life of the bulb.
bulb cost	length	meter	The price to purchase or replace the bulb.
electricity rate	power x time	kilowatt hour	The cost or rate of electricity

Calculations	Unit Type	Unit Used	Description
light bulb changes	none	none	The number of time a light bulb needs to be switched or replaced.
costs	money	dollars	The electrical cost charged to run the bulb. Calculations includes hourly and life cycle analysis.
greenhouse gas emitted	mass	pound	The amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere from power plant generation.
electricity rate	power x time	kilowatt hour	The cost or rate of electricity.

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