light bulb savings calculations
How your savings are calculated
Step 1 find the number of INC bulbs needed over this bulb's lifetime795 / 750 = 1.06 |
Step 2 determine the cost of replacement INC bulbs and the difference with this bulb's cost1.06 * $0.50 = $0.53 cost of replacing the INC bulb $0.53 - $8.95 = ($8.42) replacement savings |
Step 3 determine energy usage over the life of this bulb60 watts * 795 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 47.7 kWh 7 watts * 795 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 5.565 kWh |
Step 4 subtract to find the difference in energy usage between the bulbs47.7 kWh - 5.565 kWh = 42.135 kWh lifetime savings |
Step 5 find the lifetime energy cost savings42.135 kWh * $0.118 = $4.97 |
Step 6 combine energy savings with replacement cost savings to find total lifetime savings$4.97 + ($8.42) = ($3.45) total lifetime savings |
Step 7 find savings per year5 hours per day * 365 days per year = 1825 hours per year 1825 hours per year / 795 lifetime hours = 229.56 % of bulb life used per year 229.56 % * 42.135 kWh lifetime savings = 96.725 kWh yearly savings 229.56 % * ($3.45) lifetime savings = ($7.92) 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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