Question:
Are light bulb packages and labels changing?
This chart shows the numbers of lumens produced by common incandescent bulbs and what to look for on new labels.
Answer:
Along with the new energy-efficient light bulbs is newly redesigned packaging that provides consumers with more information.
The labels will include:
- The percentage of energy saved by the bulb,
- A watt versus lumen comparison,
- Life-expectancy of the bulb,
- Light appearance and,
- Energy used.
Click here to read about lumen vs. watts and the new labels
Click here for a larger version of this new label breakdown from the NRDC
