Sounds like fuzzy equations to me. $23 instead of $86 would mean replacing a
44 watt bulb with a 13 watt CFL. Depending on the lumen output of the CFL,
that ratio should be more like 13:60. You might be using less energy than
that calculated.
-Andy

On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 12:57 AM, Adele Gay Nicholson
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> This website features a calculator where you can plug in the average
> cost of electricity in your state, how many hours per day and days per
> month of use,  for various electric appliances and devices.  Let's you
> know how much it is costing you per month and per year for that item.
>
> For example, that CFL I leave on in the basement costs me $25 per year
> vs. $86 for an incandescent.  If I had a clock radio, that would cost
> me $6 per year.
>
> Check it out.  Doesn't have everything on it, but you can get a sense
> of things.
>
>
> http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/howmuch.html
>
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