this quirky screwball is an energy saver that lasts much longer than regular light bulbs

* A CFL can save over US$30 in electricity costs

* CFLs typically have a life span of between 8,000 and 15,000 hour

* For a given light output, CFLs use between one-fifth and one-quarter of the power of an equivalent incandescent lamp

* CFL consumes up to 75% less energy than regular bulb and lasts 10 times longer. (via The Accidental Environmentalist)

CFLs are no-brainer: They're super energy efficient (cutting energy use by about 75% compared to traditional bulbs), easy-to-find (sold at many hardware stores, online, or your traditional big box store), and have good light quality.