http[[Image://contentCFL.jpg|right|thumb|A CFL]]Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs are new, energy efficient lightbulbs.answers The ones provided by Facilities use only 15w but provide light equivalent to 60w, although other wattages are commercially available.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/b/beIn general, they use 1/250px-Compact-Flourescent-Bulb4 of the wattage of an incandescent bulb producing the same amount of light.jpg
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs are newAdditionally, energy efficient lightbulbsthey produce more low-spectrum (blue) light (i. They use only 15w but provide light equivalent e. they have a higher color temperature). This more closely emulates the spectrum of natural sunlight and is thought to 60whave more of an impact on circadian rhythm. This means you will be more alert during late night study sessions with compact florescent bulbs than with incandescents.
CFL's save energy, reduce carbon dioxide emissions, and save money on electricity bills. They also produce less heat, so your reading lamp will not be as hot to the touch.
Greensense and Throughout the year, [[Thursday Night Group have teamed up ]] works to exchange all student incandescent lightbulbs on campus to CFL's.
So far, approximately 950 lightbulbs have been exchanged from [[Mission]], the [[Frosh Quad]], and [[Dodd houseHouse]]. However, these bulbs do contain mercury, so broken bulbs should be handled with care, and steps should be taken to ensure safety. Also, if broken or burnt out, they should be recycled and not placed in the general trash.
