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DEQ DW Title P2 Bright Idea
The Bright Idea logo is a picture of a compact fluorescent light bulb. Bright Idea! demonstrates the positive environmental impact that our simple, everyday actions can have. Replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) saves energy, money and protects the environment. An extremely small amount of mercury-essential for fluorescent light operation-is sealed in the CFL glass tubing. Ironically, in Michigan, a regular incandescent light bulb actually releases much more mercury into the environment than a CFL.
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Information

• FAQs - Energy Star Web site

• CFL Disposal and Recycling

• FAQ on CFLs DOC icon

• Energy Savings Calculator (excel) Excel icon

• Environment Savings Calculator (excel) Excel icon

• School Program


DEQ SW TITLE P2 WHY DO IT?

• Why Use CFLs? Savings

• Why Use CFLs? Environment

• Why Use CFLs? Practical Reasons

• Why You Should Use CFLs (Word) DOC icon


DEQ SW TITLE P2 RELATED LINKS EDUCATION

• MDEQ Environmental Education

• Urban Options Sustainability Education Handbook

• Energy Game Websites:

• DOE Games and Quizzes

• "Energy Hog"


DEQ SW TITLE P2 FAQS CFLS

• CFL Mercury Spill Guidance

• CFL Definitions

• When to use CFLs


DEQ SW TITLE P2 RELATED LINKS ENERGY

• Energy Web Links

• Energy Tips - Residential

• Energy Tips - Industrial

• Energy Tips - Commercial

• Energy Tips - Government



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