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Finding the Right Light
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When you choose ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs, you are upgrading to bulbs that:
n Use up to 90% less energy than standard bulbs
n Last at least 15 times longer
n Help you save about $50 in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime
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Just look for this sticker:
Find participating retailers at pepco.com/Lighting
Save on bulbs
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Instant DiscountsStart saving today on select ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs and fixtures, including specialty and decorative bulbs like recessed lighting, globes, and candles. You’ll save instantly at checkout and then keep saving at home through reduced energy costs.
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Lighting
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TABLE OR FLOOR LAMPS
CEILING FANS/FIXTURES
ACCENT LIGHTING
Bulb TypesUse this key to select the LED styles that are best suited for your home and fixtures.
Standard Globe Candle
Flood MR16 Spot
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PENDANT FIXTURES
WALL SCONCES
RECESSED CANS
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2200K 6500K5000K 4100K3000K 3500K
Color temperature is measured on the Kelvin (K) scale. Use this chart to choose the light color you want in each room. The lower the number, the warmer the light color. The higher the number, the cooler the light color.
Color
Warm White, Soft WhiteIdeal for most indoor applications
Bright White, Cool WhiteGood for kitchens and work spaces
Natural or DaylightGood for reading
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Use this chart to match the brightness (lumens) of incandescent bulbs while using less energy (watts).
Brightness
Old Incandescent Bulbs (Watts)
LEDs (Minimum Lumens)
1502,6001,600
450
100
1,100 75watts
watts
watts
watts
800watts60
40
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Source: energystar.gov.
This program supports the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act. © Potomac Electric Power Company, 2020
Brightness Measured in lumens—the higher the number, the brighter the light.
Estimated Yearly Energy Cost The cost to light this bulb based on 3 hours of use per day.
Life Expectancy How long you can expect this bulb to last.
Light Appearance See the color chart.
Energy Used How much energy it takes to light this bulb—lower wattage equals less energy used.
This appears on every box and can help you choose the right bulbs quickly.
A Cheat Sheet on Every Box
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