House: Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb tips

Some quick, easy facts to remember about Compact Fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs):

• A 60-watt incandescent bulb uses 3.5 times as much electricity as a CFL to put out the same amount of light.
• Over its life, a CFL will cost you a third or less to buy and run than an incandescent.
• Helpful links:
  
  Energy-Efficient Products as recommended by the U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting: Ask Us.

Thanks to the Chicago Tribune's "5 things to know..." feature in the paper's Home&Garden section (2.18.07).