1. I'm looking for a cheap, simple way to give my houseplants extra light this winter. Do plants appreciate full spectrum, incandescent, or compact fluorescent lights? Updated: January 05, 2012
2. Can compact fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs (CFLs) be used outdoors? Updated: December 01, 2011
3. What is the most energy efficient lightbulb for my home? Updated: December 01, 2011
4. Will highly reflective materials require less light in a room, resulting in more home energy efficiency? Updated: December 01, 2011
5. Can compact fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs (CFLs) with a dimmer switch? Updated: December 01, 2011
6. Are compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) really worth the extra cost to save energy? Updated: December 01, 2011
7. Is mercury a danger or concern in fluorescent light bulbs? Updated: December 01, 2011
8. Can you suggest how to select a compact fluorescent lamp/lightbulb (CFL) that will produce the color of light similar to an incandescent lamp/lightbulb? Updated: December 01, 2011
9. How is energy used in homes? Updated: December 01, 2011
10. To save home energy should I turn off the lights when I leave a room? Updated: December 01, 2011
11. Are all fluorescent lights created equal? Updated: December 01, 2011
12. What about using a plain fluorescent light rather than a grow light for getting a head start on the growing season? Updated: August 31, 2011
13. What is a clerestory, and can it help lower my energy bills in a new home? Updated: March 24, 2010
14. I'm thinking of putting my stall lights on a timer next year to simulate longer daylight and hopefully decrease hair growth. I read that the light needs to be enough to read by. Do I need to use special bulbs, or will incandescent or fluorescent do? And can you explain whether the lights will delay growing the coat or make it less warm, or both? Updated: January 06, 2010
15. What are the safety concerns when purchasing MR16 lighting for a home? Updated: December 21, 2009
16. Do compact fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs (CFLs) give off as much heat as regular incandescent bulbs? Updated: November 23, 2009
17. How do I choose a compact fluorescent lamp/lightbulb (CFL) that is as bright as a typical incandescent lightbulb? Updated: November 04, 2009
18. What is Kelvin temperature on fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs? Updated: November 04, 2009
19. Why do some compact fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs (CFLs) burn out earlier than advertised? Updated: October 11, 2009
20. I am interested in those curly lightbulbs. What do I need to look for? Updated: September 12, 2009
21. What is CRI on lamps/lightbulbs? Updated: August 23, 2009
22. What is the suggested lighting level for a covered outdoor riding arena? Updated: June 18, 2009
23. Is it necessary to use fluorescent grow lights to start seeds indoors, or will ordinary fluorescent light supplemented by window light do? Updated: May 15, 2008

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