Alternative Energy FAQs
What is a CFL?
A CFL is a compact fluorescent lamp. This type of light uses 75% less energy than the traditional incandescent types. In addition to the energy savings, such a light will generally last between 8 and 15 times the lifespan of incandescent bulbs.
Must a CFL be left on all day in order to provide energy benefits?
Frequently turning a CFL on and off will decrease its lifespan. However, it is still important to leave lights off if a room is empty for a long period of time. In general, it is best to use them in the rooms which require lighting the most frequently. A good amount of time for them to be left on is at least fifteen minutes.
What is the Kyoto Protocol?
This is the set of guidelines or rules of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (FCCC or UNFCCC). The UNFCCC is an international treaty related to the environment that was produced in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED. This 1992 conference is informally known as the Earth Summit. The protocol establishes legally binding commitments to reduce harmful emissions. It was initially adopted in 1997 and entered into force in the beginning of 2005.
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