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Lumens and the Lighting Facts label: two new tools to help you shop for light bulbs and compare among energy-efficient choices.

Resources

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  Shopping for light bulbs? Learning about lumens is a bright idea. [PDF]
  Explains how lumens and the Lighting Facts label can help you choose the most energy-efficient bulb to meet your lighting needs.
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  Infographic: What to look for when you shop for light bulbs
  Shows the number of lumens produced by common incandescent bulbs.
• Energysavers.gov/lighting
  Learn more about energy-efficient lighting and new lighting standards from the Department of Energy.
  

How to Spread the Word

Use these free tools to share tips on lumens and shopping for light bulbs:

• Order free copies of the flyer
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  Shareable tips
  • What's a lumen? Visit ftc.gov/lightbulbs to learn how lumens and the Lighting Facts label can help you shop for light bulbs.
  • Want to know how bright a light bulb will be? Lumens measure brightness, no matter the type of bulb. Learn more at ftc.gov/lightbulbs.
  • Not sure which light bulb to buy? Lighting Facts labels, due on packages by 2012, can help you compare. See ftc.gov/lightbulbs for more.

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