These 9W, 15W and 20W Reveal CFL bulbs are claimed to use less wattage than 40W, 60W and 75W Reveal incandescent bulbs respectively, thereby reducing energy consumption by 75% and saving $24-$44 in electricity costs over the life of the bulb.
GE’s Reveal CFLs, which are made with a corkscrew shape and have light output of up to 1,050 lumens with the 20W bulb, are designed to provide light that filters out dull, yellow rays produced by standard incandescents.
The energy-efficient Reveal Glass Covered CFLs have the outside appearance of a standard incandescent bulb, and have a life expectancy of about five years (based on four hours use per day for the 8,000-hour rated life).
GE has introduced the new Reveal CFL to meet the new government legislation that will slowly phase out standard incandescent bulbs starting in 2012. The CFLs are priced in the $6.49 to $8.99 range.
GE Lighting chief marketing officer Brian Sroub said that the company’s goal is to give homeowners options when selecting the right type of efficient lighting for their space.
“Utilizing Reveal CFL technology inside a standard-shaped bulb is the latest contribution to our growing line of money- and energy-saving alternatives,” Sroub said.
