Green cfl Questions

I broke one of those twisty lightbulbs. I read that this means my home is mercury contaminated. True?

— KITURAH HUMPHREY Berkeley, CA

David Bergman

Answered by David Bergman

David Bergman Architect

October 17, 2011

I broke one of those twisty lightbulbs. I read that this means my home is mercury contaminated. True?

— KITURAH HUMPHREY Berkeley, CA

Answered by David Bergman on October 17, 2011

What type of light bulbs should I use? I'm looking for ways to reduce the energy I use for lighting (without resorting to candles!).

— Evan Findlay, OH

Answered by David Bergman on May 7, 2011

What is the greenest dimming light bulb?

— Doug Lanning Phoenix, AZ

Answered by David Bergman on January 25, 2011

How do I dispose of broken CFL bulbs?

— E Newcomer Shrewsbury, PA

Answered by Hugo Lopez on November 10, 2010

Is there a more energy efficient lamp that I could use? I am using dimmable halogen flood lamps in my kitchen's recessed lighting.

— Tracy Gail Bellevue, WA

Answered by Florian Speier on October 27, 2010

How energy efficient are "Xenon" halogen bulbs in light fixtures?

— Sherry Logan, UT

Answered by David Bergman on September 7, 2010

I have heard that if you turn a light on and off frequently you shouldn't use a fluorescent bulb. Is this true of compact fluorescents?

— Sherrie VandePutte Ortonville, MI

Answered by David Bergman on May 7, 2010

Are there CFLs or other energy-saving light bulbs that work on a dimmer-regulated light fixture?

— Alisa Moore San Francisco, CA

Answered by David Bergman on April 8, 2010

I want energy efficient lighting, but hate the cold light of fluorescents. Can you help?

— Maya Leonard, Huntington, NY

Answered by David Bergman on October 2, 2007

Should I worry about the mercury in fluorescent light bulbs?

— Craig Dunlappe, Albany, CA

Answered by Eric Corey Freed on July 31, 2007

 

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