The best ... energy-saving light bulbs
Smart Dimmable, Light on Demand, Sylvania Day Light Plus, Lumiram Ecolume full-spectrum compact, Greenlite 23-watt flood
Smart Dimmable
General Electric’s energy bulb is compact and works with most dimmers.
Price: $11.99 to $13.99 Contact: Ge.com
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Source: The New York Times
Light on Demand
Energizer’s emergency light sticks come equipped with internal, rechargeable batteries to reduce “the stumbling and cursing” that occur when you’re left in the dark.
Price: Starting at $24.99 Contact: Energizer.com or Target.com
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Source: USA Today
Sylvania Day Light Plus
The first halogen energy-saving bulbs on the market “emit a bright, neutral-looking light.”
Price: $3.99 to $4.99 Contact: Osram.com
Source: The New York Times
Lumiram Ecolume full-spectrum compact
This full-spectrum bulb gives off a “cool lab vibe.” Best used for overhead light, it “mimics natural light, reduces eyestrain, and supposedly alleviates fatigue.”
Price: $19.95 Contact: Healthlighting.com
Source: Domino
Greenlite 23-watt flood
Brighten up your backyard with Greenlite’s outdoor eco bulb, which “directs a powerful beam” while still saving energy.
Price: $14 Contact: Lights That Save, (714) 827-1220
Source: Domino
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