light bulb savings calculations
How your savings are calculated
Step 1 find the number of INC bulbs needed over this bulb's lifetime35000 / 750 = 46.6667 |
Step 2 determine the cost of replacement INC bulbs and the difference with this bulb's cost46.6667 * $0.50 = $23.33 cost of replacing the INC bulb $23.33 - $16.95 = $6.38 replacement savings |
Step 3 determine energy usage over the life of this bulb40 watts * 35000 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 1400 kWh 8 watts * 35000 hours / 1000 watts per kW = 280 kWh |
Step 4 subtract to find the difference in energy usage between the bulbs1400 kWh - 280 kWh = 1120 kWh lifetime savings |
Step 5 find the lifetime energy cost savings1120 kWh * $0.118 = $132.16 |
Step 6 combine energy savings with replacement cost savings to find total lifetime savings$132.16 + $6.38 = $138.54 total lifetime savings |
Step 7 find savings per year5 hours per day * 365 days per year = 1825 hours per year 1825 hours per year / 35000 lifetime hours = 5.21 % of bulb life used per year 5.21 % * 1120 kWh lifetime savings = 58.4 kWh yearly savings 5.21 % * $138.54 lifetime savings = $7.22 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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