ENERGY STAR Homes

Free Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)

Did you know?

Installing 25% more CFLs can help decrease your HERS score by 1 point.

CFL Program Overview

All home units that participate in the Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR Program are eligible to receive free Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) for all of the hard-wired, screw-based sockets available in the home. In order to achieve ENERGY STAR in Massachusetts, at least 50% of the available sockets in the home must be sourced with CFLs.

There are over twenty varieties of energy-efficient lamps offered by the Program, so an appropriately matching lamp is available for nearly all fixtures on the market. All lamps are ordered on your behalf by your HERS Rater, and in most cases will arrive on-site within one week of being ordered.

Contact your Rater today to learn more about the instant energy savings you can gain by installing CFLs!

Additional Information about CFLs

	Buyers Guide Learn about color, bulb types, what works where — and where to go when you’re ready to buy.
	How CFLs Work Find out how CFLs work, how to get the most from your bulbs and more.
	Recycling & Mercury Find out the real environmental costs of using — or not using — CFLs. Learn about disposal options and what to do if a CFL breaks.