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CFLs: The Facts

There is a lot of information floating around out there about compact fluorescent light bulbs. Get the facts by clicking the links below.

• The Facts on CFLs and Mercury

• Frequently Asked Questions on CFLs and Mercury

• Compact Fluorescent Bulbs and Mercury: Reality Check

• CFL Shopping Guide

• Busting Myths About Energy-saving Bulbs, And How To Dispose of Them

Upcoming CFL Giveaway Dates

Wondering where and when will CUB be having CFL giveaways? Check out our events calendar.

CFL Recycling Centers

Find out where to recycle your old CFL bulbs.

CFLs, the Movie!

You’re allowed to laugh when you watch this video on why Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) save money and fight pollution.

CUB Winners

CUB’s helping consumers from all over Illinois get greener.

• CFLs help ground airline retiree’s soaring power bill

• CFLs deliver savings to long-time postal worker

• CUB, CFLs help ‘serious’ environmentalist get greener

• CFLs help Oak Forest geologist unearth big savings

• Retiree praises “mighty generous” CUB

• CUB, CFLs saw through carpenter’s power bill

• CUB rewards long-time CFL user

• From utility rate hikes to squirrel infestation, CUB fights for consumers

• Rolling Meadows woman wins ‘awesome’ CUB prize

• Cari wins one month’s free electricity

• AARP state president wins free electricity from CUB

• April Wins 50 in July

• He just won 50 money-saving bulbs from CUB