Go GREEN! Get an energy efficient light bulb
Written: Jul 08 '07 (Updated Aug 22 '07)
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EFI.org is a website that sells all different variety of light bulbs. Their focus is on energy efficient light bulbs. These type of light bulbs can be hard to find, so ordering over the Internet can save your time and money.
Choosing your lighting
Compact fluorescent light bulbs save you money by using less electricity. The amount of light is equivalent to a standard incandescent light bulb. Also, because the compact fluorescent uses less electricity, it is good for the environment. According to Energy Star (a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy), “If every American home replaced just one light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, more than $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars”. (Source: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls). That is an easy way for consumers to be green! Ordering from EFI.org makes it easy, affordable and convenient.
About EFI.org
EFI is a non-profit company based in Massachusetts. They sell energy efficient products to consumers and organizations. They have been selling through mail order since 1986. Their mission states, in part, “we believe it is essential to encourage environmentally benign and sustainable use of our planet's limited energy and water resources”.
Comparing costs
One of the products that I have bought twice from EFI.org is an 14w recessed light bulb. I use these in my kitchen and basement where we have standard recessed light canisters. The regular price from EFI.org store is $9.25. The lowest price that I can find elsewhere on the Internet is $9.99 and some places charge as much as $14.99.
Get a coupon
Okay, yes, you can save more money. Use your favorite internet search engine and type in Energy Federation coupon and you can save around 10% more off your entire order!
Shipping
The shipping for my order was $5.67. This was for 4 light bulbs shipped via USPS parcel post. My 10% coupon also applied to the shipping, making the actual shipping charges around $5 even. The package arrived in a small cardboard box and protected by styrofoam “peanuts”. The order arrived in 4 business days.
Customer Service
I have not interacted with customer service either by email or phone. However, here is their information.
Phone: 800-379-4121
Email: consumerorder@efi.org
Website: efi.org/store
Recommended:
Yes
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About the Author
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