Sylvania was kind enough to give us a selection of their new Super Saver halogen bulbs, for first-hand testing.

We switched the CFL bulbs in a couple of lamps and lighting fixtures, replacing them with equal wattage halogen bulbs.  The results: the halogen bulbs gave off a much brighter, warmer and happy-feeling light than their CFL counterparts.  The CFL bulbs do save more energy – the SuperSaver bulbs are 33% more energy efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs, while CFLs are roughly 75% more efficient.  The Sylvania bulbs come in traditional shapes – no squiggly pigtails – and come in a wide variety of standard watts.  Other features – they’re fully dimable, instant-on and, unlike CFLs, contain no mercury.

With incandescent bulbs about to be phased out, consumers will be compelled to find energy-saving alternatives to light their homes, and — if light quality trumps energy and cost savings in your home – these new halogen bulbs provide a warm and ready solution.   Available at Menard’s, selected BJ’s and online at Sylvania’s website.

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