Those bulbs which provide the same amount of luminosity as other normal bulbs provide, but use lesser electricity for the same are termed as Energy saving bulbs. These bulbs may be costlier than the normal bulbs, but in the long run, they are very cheap as compared to ordinary bulbs, as they save a lot of electricity as well have a long life and duration.

According to a survey, if Each Indian House hold substitutes its regular bulb with one energy saving Light bulb, the electricity saved would be enough to shut down 5 power stations in the country.

Traditional incandescent light bulbs are really a horror. They not only have a very short life, but also consume a lot of energy for the same light out put, and also cost a lot of money. Hence their substitution with efficient energy saving bulbs is a must. Also, from using energy saving light bulbs, as much as 4 million tonnes of Carbon emissions to the atmosphere can be prevented.

The energy saving light bulbs use about 1/4th of the power used by traditional Incandescent bulbs and lasts up to 13 times longer than them. Also, these energy saving bulbs are available in in a lot of Designs and shapes and the users can select the type according to his needs and tastes.

However variations in standard Dimmer energy saving bulbs is not very common. The initial cost of such E-Saving bulbs may be higher than the Incandescent bulbs but in the ling run these energy saving bulbs prove more cost effective. However, in the coming years, the cost of such energy saving tubes and bulbs will be brought down.

But, since the Energy saving bulbs contain Mercury, their disposal still remains a problem. They should be disposed properly and if possible, the mercury should be recycled a lot.

LED's or Light emitting diodes can be used in regular households. These diodes have an even longer life than the normal Energy saving bulbs and can be of as minimal power as 4 watts. The problem with LED's is that they do not illuminate as strongly as other energy saving bulbs do, and hence these cant compete the energy saving bulbs now. But in the longer run, the LED's are expected to replace all other types of Electronic bulbs.

Overall, Energy saver bulbs are a boon for us, and only a Retard shall refuse to use them in place of other expensive house hold or fancy bulbs. These energy saver bulbs will not only reap profits for you in the future but also will help to save electricity and reduce the pollution, in the form of carbon emissions.