Do you need to be a rocket scientist to choose a light bulb? No not really, but it’s getting more complicated as new technology is introduced. Check out the lighting tables below. Choose the right light bulbs for your family and understand the impact of your lighting choices.

60 Watt Equivalent Replacement	Incandescent	Halogen Incandescent	CFL	LED
In 2014, 60 watt inefficient incandescent light bulbs will no longer be available when existing supplies are exhausted. Energy Information and Security Act of 2007.
Type of Bulb	60 watt incandescent	43 watt halogen incandescent	13 watt CFL	12 watt LED
Approximate Cost	$0.50	$2.50	$1.50	$20 to $50
Energy Efficiency	Poor	Slightly Better 25% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent	Best 75% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent	Best 75% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent
Bulb Life (based on 3 hours per day)	1,000 hours (approximately 1 year)	1,000 hours (approximately 1 year)	10,000 hours (approximately 9 years)	25,000 hours (approximately 23 years)
Usage Cost (based on 3 hours per day at $0.11 per kWh)	$7.23 per year	$5.18 per year	$1.57 per year	$1.45 per year

75 Watt Equivalent Replacement	Incandescent	Halogen Incandescent	CFL	LED
In 2013, 75 watt inefficient incandescent light bulbs will no longer be available when existing supplies are exhausted. Energy Information and Security Act of 2007.
Type of Bulb	75 watt incandescent	53 watt halogen incandescent	18 watt CFL	17 watt LED
Approximate Cost	$0.50	$2.50	$1.50	$20 to $50
Energy Efficiency	Poor	Slightly Better 25% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent	Best 75% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent	Best 75% to 80% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent
Bulb Life (based on 3 hours per day)	1,000 hours (approximately 1 year)	1,000 hours (approximately 1 year)	10,000 hours (approximately 9 years)	25,000 hours (approximately 23 years)
Usage Cost (based on 3 hours per day at $0.11 per kWh)	$9.03 per year	$6.38 per year	$2.17 per year	$2.04 per year

100 Watt Equivalent Replacement	Incandescent	Halogen Incandescent	CFL	LED
In 2012, 100 watt inefficient incandescent light bulbs will no longer be available when existing supplies are exhausted. Energy Information and Security Act of 2007.
Type of Bulb	100 watt incandescent	72 watt halogen incandescent	23 watt CFL	100 watt LED equivalent current not available
Approximate Cost	$0.50	$2.50	$1.50	$20 to $50
Energy Efficiency	Poor	Slightly Better 25% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent	Best 75% more efficient than an inefficient incandescent
Bulb Life (based on 3 hours per day)	1,000 hours (approximately 1 year)	1,000 hours (approximately 1 year)	10,000 hours (approximately 9 years)
Usage Cost (based on 3 hours per day at $0.11 per kWh)	$12.05 per year	$8.67 per year	$2.77 per year