light bulb savings calculations
How your savings are calculated
Step 1 find the number of INC bulbs needed over this bulb's lifetime50000 / 750 = 66.6667 |
Step 2 determine the cost of replacement INC bulbs and the difference with this bulb's cost66.6667 * $0.50 = $33.33 cost of replacing the INC bulb $33.33 - $44.95 = ($11.62) replacement savings |
Step 3 determine energy usage over the life of this bulb90 watts * 50000 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 4500 kWh 17 watts * 50000 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 850 kWh |
Step 4 subtract to find the difference in energy usage between the bulbs4500 kWh - 850 kWh = 3650 kWh lifetime savings |
Step 5 find the lifetime energy cost savings3650 kWh * $0.118 = $430.70 |
Step 6 combine energy savings with replacement cost savings to find total lifetime savings$430.70 + ($11.62) = $419.08 total lifetime savings |
Step 7 find savings per year5 hours per day * 365 days per year = 1825 hours per year 1825 hours per year / 50000 lifetime hours = 3.65 % of bulb life used per year 3.65 % * 3650 kWh lifetime savings = 133.225 kWh yearly savings 3.65 % * $419.08 lifetime savings = $15.30 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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