Energy is a critical issue for California, and with a state population on the rise coupled with a desire to decrease the state's production of green house gasses, compact fluorescents are a logical choice.

California has a long tradition of energy innovation. Indeed, it was among the first US states to implement energy efficiency measures. In 1974 it created a new state agency with the specific responsibility for energy efficiency. Additionally, California was notably the first state to implement comprehensive energy efficiency standards for buildings.

However, California still has some pressing energy problems. California's electricity prices remain among the highest in the country. A considerable share of these costs are a result of lighting. Indeed, California consumers, businesses and government currently pay more than $6.3 billion annually in energy costs for lighting and the average California household spends $816 annually to power lights in their home. Using currently available lighting technologies, California has the potential to reduce this economic burden by 2 to 3 billion dollars annually and obtain considerable reductions in green house gas emissions.

What You Can Do:

• Learn More About CFLs
  

Additional Resources:

• California Energy Commission