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Release Date: 10/14/2009

Compact Fluorescents - from Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports tests for the October issue confirm -- compact fluorescent lightbulbs, CFLs, use far less energy and last longer than regular incandescent bulbs. CR-Podcast

Publication date 10/14/09

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