How to Participate — Lighting Discounts

 

BGE Brings You Special Discounts on ENERGY STAR® Qualified Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)!

BulbTo help you reduce energy costs, BGE is offering discounts up to $2.50 off per bulb on qualifying ENERGY STAR CFLs, and $10.00 off on light fixtures.

Receiving your discount is easy and automatic, because the savings are included in your purchase price. No coupons or rebate applications are needed. With BGE’s Lighting Discounts Program, your cost savings are as immediate as your energy savings, just visit participating retailers to save!

Why CFLs? They’re Better!
Compared to standard incandescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use about 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer! Replacing a standard bulb with a CFL can save up to $65 in electricity during the bulb’s lifetime** -- spending a little more now will save you much more over time AND...

  • ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs come in many different sizes and shapes.
  • There’s a CFL to fit almost any lighting fixture in your home.
  • CFLs offer a variety of shades - warm, soft white light or bright, pleasant light.

Click on The ENERGY STAR Choose a Light Guide for more information on choosing the right light for you.
 

Make Your Next Light Fixture an ENERGY STAR®!

Light Fixture ENERGY STAR® Qualified Light Fixtures have so many advantages:

Available in hundreds of decorative styles including portable fixtures — such as table, desk and floor lamps — plus hard-wired options such as front porch, dining room, kitchen ceiling and under cabinet, hallway ceiling and wall, much more.

  • Deliver convenient features such as dimming on some indoor models, and automatic daylight shut-off and motion sensors on outdoor models. Lower your energy usage, your energy bills and the frequency of bulb replacements.
  • Distribute light more efficiently and evenly than standard fixtures.
  • Can be found at most home centers, lighting showrooms, and specialty stores.
  • Carry a two year warranty — double the industry standard.

*Limit 25 bulbs per customer.  BGE does not warrant or endorse any manufacturer.  Program subject to change or termination at any time.
**Energy cost savings are estimates only and may vary by usage and current rates.  Please see the ENERGY STAR® CFL calculator for additional details on savings estimates:  www.energystar.gov/cfls