Home Lighting Discount
Replacing traditional incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact
fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) is a simple way to save energy in your home
everyday; without having to spend a lot of money.
Discounted CFLs offered at participating retailers
PNM residential electric customers can receive discounts on CFLs.
- Visit a participating Costco, Home Depot, some Ace and True Value stores, Samon's or Raks Building Supply in your area.
- Look for the PNM Price Discount Sign on select CFLs.
- Receive an instant discount at the register when you check out.
Stores in Albuquerque offering discounted CFLs
Stores in other cities offering discounted CFLs
You can also purchase discounted CFLs online at the Energy Federation Incorporated (EFI) online store for PNM residential electric customers.
Purchase CFLs online at EFI (efi.org)
Did you know?
- CFLs use 75 percent less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs.
- CFLs last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
- By using a CFL in a frequently used lamp, you can save about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb's lifetime.
- CFLs produce about 75 percent less heat, so they're safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling.
- You could shave as much as $65 per year off your electric bill by replacing incandescent bulbs with CFLs.
How to choose the right CFL
Choosing the right CFL is easy; use the table below to determine the wattage of the CFL that will provide the same amount of light, or lumens, as the incandescent bulb that you are replacing.
| Incandescent Watts |
CFL Watts |
Lumens |
Replacement savings per bulb, per year
(approximately) |
60 |
13 |
800 |
$3.80 |
75 |
20 |
1100 |
$4.50 |
100 |
25 |
1600 |
$6.00 |
150 |
40 |
2600 |
$9.00 |
Use CFLs safely
Since all fluorescent lights contain a small amount of mercury, care should be taken when disposing of a used compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) or cleaning up a broken one.
- It's only when a fluorescent bulb breaks that the mercury is released.
- The mercury is safely sealed in the glass tubing when a bulb is intact or in use.
Learn more about the safe use and proper disposal of CFLs
