According to the U.S. government's Energy Star organization, the use of a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) will save homeowners an average of $30 over the lifetime of the bulb. This is due to the fact that these bulbs use only a quarter of the energy and last 10 times as long as the average incandescent bulb. While CFLs are widely used today, the history of fluorescent technology dates back more than 150 years, and involves the work of many different scientists and inventors. Have a question? Get an answer from an appliance repair specialist now!
Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_5089197_history-fluorescent-lighting.html