Save Big on ENERGY STAR Qualified CFLs

Watch a video of the millionth bulb sold!

1,234,661 CFLs Sold* Equates to: 74,354 cars off the road for one year 426,421 tons of CO2 not emitted $70,921,196 saved (over life of CFLs) *through the program as of 05/05/08

Save $1.50 on each individual CFL you purchase and $3.00 on each multi-pack. And save on your electric bill for years! No coupon necessary (products have been marked down on the shelves). Just visit a participating Home Depot Store in Virginia and look for the ENERGY STAR label on CFL packaging. Limit 25 bulbs per customer.

• View a list of participating Home Depot stores.
  
  
• View the list of CFLs eligible for this discount program.

Why CFLs are better: Saving energy is easy when you can do something as simple as replace regular incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Compared to standard bulbs, CFLs:

• use about 75% less energy
• last about 10 times longer,
• give off bright, pleasant light,
• come in lots of shapes and sizes, and
• save about $54 in total costs over the lifetime of each CFL*.

*From the EPA CFL calculator (MS Excel format) comparing a 60 watt bulb (using today's average 8.52 cents per kWh rate for a Dominion Virginia Power residential customer). Remember to change the rate when using this calculator.

Recycle your old CFLs:
Increase the environmental benefits of CFLs by recycling old ones. The EPA is working with manufacturers and retailers to expand recycling/disposal options. Check the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's list for recycling locations near you.

What to do when a CFL breaks:
Because there are trace amounts of mercury in a CFL, the EPA recommends the following in case of breakage. Read more on the EPA Web site.

1. Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes.
2. Carefully scoop up fragments with cardboard or paper and place in a sealable plastic bag. With gloved hands, wipe the area with a damp paper towel or disposable wipe and place in the same plastic bag.
3. Double bag and place in an outdoor trash can for regular disposal. (Note: Some states prohibit throwing out broken CFLs with regular trash. You may need to recycle broken bulbs along with old bulbs.)
4. Wash your hands.

More Information on CFLs
For more about CFLs, check out these sources:

• CFL Information on ENERGY STAR's Web site
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions about CFLs and Mercury
  
  
• CFL article by National Geographic News.

Note: Dominion does not warrant or endorse any particular manufacturer and this sales program is subject to change or can be terminated at any time.