Save energy and money with each bulb
ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs save up to $80 in electricity costs during a bulb’s lifetime. And they last at least 15 times longer, which makes them great for hard-to-reach places.*
1. Select the Style
Use this chart to select the styles that are best suited for your fixtures.
Bulb Types
Table or Floor Lamps | A-SHAPE | – | – | – | ||
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Pendant Fixtures | A-SHAPE | GLOBE | MR16 | CANDLE | ||
Ceiling Fixtures | A-SHAPE | CANDLE | – | – | ||
Ceiling Fans | A-SHAPE | CANDLE | – | – | ||
Wall Sconces | A-SHAPE | GLOBE | CANDLE | – | ||
Recessed Cans | MR16 | SPOT | FLOOD | – | ||
Accent Lighting | MR16 | SPOT | – | – |
2. Choose the Brightness
The greater the lumens, the brighter the light. Check your energy savings by comparing the old bulb and LED wattage.
Old Bulb Wattage | LED Lumens | LED Wattage |
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40 | 450 | 6 to 9 |
60 | 800 | 8 to 12.5 |
75 | 1,100 | 13 to 15 |
100 | 1,600 | 16 to 20 |
150 | 2,600 | 25 to 28 |
3. Pick the Color—the K number
Color temperature is measured in Kelvins (K). Lower K means warmer, yellowish light, while higher K means cooler, blue light.
Additional Resources
EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate.