light bulb savings calculations
How your savings are calculated
Step 1 find the number of INC bulbs needed over this bulb's lifetime25000 / 750 = 33.3333 |
Step 2 determine the cost of replacement INC bulbs and the difference with this bulb's cost33.3333 * $0.50 = $16.67 cost of replacing the INC bulb $16.67 - $6.95 = $9.72 replacement savings |
Step 3 determine energy usage over the life of this bulb50 watts * 25000 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 1250 kWh 7 watts * 25000 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 175 kWh |
Step 4 subtract to find the difference in energy usage between the bulbs1250 kWh - 175 kWh = 1075 kWh lifetime savings |
Step 5 find the lifetime energy cost savings1075 kWh * $0.118 = $126.85 |
Step 6 combine energy savings with replacement cost savings to find total lifetime savings$126.85 + $9.72 = $136.57 total lifetime savings |
Step 7 find savings per year5 hours per day * 365 days per year = 1825 hours per year 1825 hours per year / 25000 lifetime hours = 7.30 % of bulb life used per year 7.30 % * 1075 kWh lifetime savings = 78.475 kWh yearly savings 7.30 % * $136.57 lifetime savings = $9.97 yearly savings |
Savings calculations are presented as an example of potential savings; actual savings may vary based on use, utility rates and other factors.
Calculations are based on national averages and assumptions and may be adjusted for a more accurate estimate of individual savings.
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