Today choosing an eco-friendly lighting source is not difficult. With modern day inventions there are numerous types of eco-friendly lighting sources available in market suitable for residential or commercial purposes.

As a result of raising cost related to electricity bills and global warming effects, have made majority of consumers around the world to choose eco-friendly lighting products for their lighting needs. Compact fluorescent lamps alongside other energy efficient bulbs are replacing the traditional incandescent bulbs because of their energy efficiency and long life qualities. But before purchasing an eco-friendly lighting source one has to take care of several factors that are enlisted below:

1) Compare the wattage of both the CFL and incandescent bulb before replacing, so that CFL bulb would produce equivalent amount of visible light. In case if you want to replace 75 watt incandescent bulb then select an 18 watt CFL bulb.

2) Don't let the price of eco-friendly lighting source affect your decision on using them. Though it's a well known fact that CFL or other alternate sources are expensive than incandescent bulbs. However the CFL will definitely save considerable amount of money in the longer run by reducing electricity bills.

3) Before purchasing an eco-friendly bulb, learn about different varieties available in market. Some of the CFL bulbs are compatible with specific kind of light fixtures rather than the standard ones. For example Twin tube lamps, Quad tube lamps, spiral lamps, F lamps, Circular lamps and triple biax lamps are fixable to particular fixtures.

4) Accreditation from the state or national departments for their performance and efficiency.

5) Places of usage like ceiling, wall or table.

6) Additional features that you might want in bulbs.

7) Color of light, choose the bulbs that emit light similar to day light.

8) Read about product description and research on opted compact fluorescent lamp. The eco-friendly bulbs offered by different companies differ in terms of quality and brightness. Suppose in case if you know the consumers using them ask their feedback or recommendations.

Making a vital decision to switch from the incandescent light sources to CFLs will be beneficial from both perspectives like environment and finance. These small changes in regard to energy consumption and output will improve the environment from green house and global warming effects in near future. Even the government departments are creating awareness amongst consumers to choose environmental friendly bulbs for their needs.