KillJoy Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) For February of 2009, we used 1,101KHW of Electricity. For Feb of 2010, we used 855KWH. This is a reduction of 246KWH at a cost of $17.47. The ONLY change we have made is light bulbs. We changed the following lights to the Compact Florescent Bulbs: 2 x Garage Lights (on at dusk via a sensor) 2 x Back Patio Lights (on nightly via a switch) 3 x Front Porch Lights (on nightly via a switch) 3 Kitchen Lights (on when occupied) 5 Living Room Lights (on when occupied) Apparently, the ~ $45 Investment in these bulbs were worth it! Also, it seems these "blow out" MUCH less frequently then a standard bulb! :thumbup: KillJoy Edited March 2, 2010 by KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 did the same thing as soon as i moved in, so i dont really know how much im saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You should see how much new windows save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 When I moved out here, I was surprised at the building construction that's common out here. Good windows and insulation would go a LONG way to cutting Ohio's energy usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Cool data. I also just put CFL's everywhere in my house. The only thing I really want to step up to is LED's for my can floodlights (dimmable)... Wait...was the $17 JUST for the month-over-month savings comparison for February? Not annual savings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 http://www.1000bulbs.com Great site. You can select the style and color temp of the bulbs. I switched over all the bulbs in our place except for the powder room off the first floor since those lights typically go on/off too frequently for CFL's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 This is why I have nothing but CFLs in my house. And It takes years before they burn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I installed mostly CFL's into my house when I moved in 3 years ago and I have yet to replace a single one. I keep a pair of them on 24/7 for the dogs and they have been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 We have them all installed everywhere not one old style bulb. Heck they are cheaper (or were) then standard bulbs, with AEP's subsidized discounts at lowes and home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Wait...was the $17 JUST for the month-over-month savings comparison for February? Not annual savings? This was one month: Feb 2009 vs Feb 2010 :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 that's the only bulbs we ever run... its nice for the cost savings, but I do it bceause the standard bulbs blow out way too freaking much. that reminds me of a project I'm working on at work, we are shutting every machine down at 9:00 nightly because people are too lazy to turn their pc's off when they go home. Each PC is looked at as the equivilant of a 60 watt light bulb so the cost savings is huge (when you're talking about 10,000 PC's) I can't wait to see what the stats show.... should be something like a quarter mill savings anually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You guys run these CFLs outside in the cold? I replaced our 2 front porch lights with LEDs at the end of Jan. since the CFLs I had out there would flicker when it was cold and they burnt out once a month since it got cold. I had to replace them in December, and January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 You guys run these CFLs outside in the cold? I replaced our 2 front porch lights with LEDs at the end of Jan. since the CFLs I had out there would flicker when it was cold and they burnt out once a month since it got cold. I had to replace them in December, and January. Yes, we have 7 CLFs outside. They take ~ 20-30 seconds to "warm up" and get to full brightness. We installed these late last Summer, and have not had to replace a single one. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hold off on the windows, guys. sometime this year or early next year, the Ohio government will be putting some legislation into effect that will pay homeowners up to 6000 dollars to make theire homes "Sustainability Certified". I will post more about it as I learn more, but it IS coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hold off on the windows, guys. sometime this year or early next year, the Ohio government will be putting some legislation into effect that will pay homeowners up to 6000 dollars to make theire homes "Sustainability Certified". I will post more about it as I learn more, but it IS coming. You mean more free money...I already took 8000, ill take another 6000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 For February of 2009, we used 1,101KHW of Electricity. For Feb of 2010, we used 855KWH. This is a reduction of 246KWH at a cost of $17.47. The ONLY change we have made is light bulbs. We changed the following lights to the Compact Florescent Bulbs: 2 x Garage Lights (on at dusk via a sensor) 2 x Back Patio Lights (on nightly via a switch) 3 x Front Porch Lights (on nightly via a switch) 3 Kitchen Lights (on when occupied) 5 Living Room Lights (on when occupied) Apparently, the ~ $45 Investment in these bulbs were worth it! Also, it seems these "blow out" MUCH less frequently then a standard bulb! :thumbup: KillJoy can you post what parts youy used in the kitchen and living rooms to only be on when occupied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Yes, we have 7 CLFs outside. They take ~ 20-30 seconds to "warm up" and get to full brightness. We installed these late last Summer, and have not had to replace a single one. :thumbup: KillJoy Well shit, what brand did you use? Share. My LEDs were like $50 for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Just because you posted this, I am now going to leave every light on in my house for a week, as well as turn the heat up 5 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 2 x Garage Lights (on at dusk via a sensor) Sort of off-topic, but what kind of sensor are your garage lights on? I have tried a few different kinds with poor results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 can you post what parts youy used in the kitchen and living rooms to only be on when occupied? What part was used to control the lights being on when we were in the room? I think most folks just call them a "Light Switch". KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I thought you bought motion switches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 What part was used to control the lights being on when we were in the room? I think most folks just call them a "Light Switch". KillJoy LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Sort of off-topic, but what kind of sensor are your garage lights on? I have tried a few different kinds with poor results. Dunno.... it was on the Garage when built. It is a Dominion Home, so I am sure it is the cheapest thing available! Serisouly though, it is just a simple Outdoor 2 Bulb Flood Light that has a "light sensor" in it. :thumbup: KillJoy PS - I will get a list of all of the Bulbs we are using this evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I mean what part. I have no fucking clue what you are wanting. We enter a room, we turn on the lights via a switch. We leave the room, we turn the lights off via a switch. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I mean what part. You're not making any sense dude. They turn the light switch on when they enter the room and turn it off when they leave the room. Maybe we're not understanding your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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