The CFL (compact fluorescent lamp), created in response to the 1973 oil crisis is commonly known as fluorescent lighting. It is a more efficient application of electricity. Over the years the technology has improved. CFL’s come in a variety of choices fix most household fixtures. They aren’t recommended for motion activated lighting or those with dimming features. The expectant lifespan diminishes by 85% with frequent ‘flicks of the switch’. The light they radiate emits 72 lumens (a measurement of light as seen by the naked eye) per watt verses the 17 lumens per watt of the more common household bulb.
