CFL Myths Exposed

Reader Contribution by Lindsey Bugbee
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The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI), a nonprofit organization that conducts research on electricity usage, recently addressed several concerns related to replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). The EPRI assures consumers that manufacturers have rectified many of the issues related to using CFLs, including usage in three-way fixtures, non-compatibility in dimmers, the high price of CFLs and CFL use in fans and candelabras. Additionally, CFL users should understand the lifespan of the bulb and causes of flicker.

Here’s what else the EPRI had to say about CFLs:

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