Energy
Advanced lighting technology with a familiar profile
Light bulbs remain an important part of GE’s heritage, dating back to our founder Thomas Edison. But today, a century after the invention of the first commercially viable light bulb, we continue to advance the technology.
New GE Energy Smart® compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs use miniaturized electronics developed by GE Consumer & Industrial engineers and scientists. Covered by more than a dozen U.S. patent applications, the products fit these electronic components within the neck of the bulb, resulting in a profile that is practically identical to standard incandescent light bulbs.
The new 9-, 15- and 20-watt incandescent-shaped covered GE Energy Smart® CFLs deliver nearly the same light output, respectively, as 40-, 60- and 75-watt traditional bulbs. It’s a unique design for consumers who want the energy savings and long-life performance of a GE Energy Smart® Spiral® CFL, but with the appearance, size, and fit of a traditional incandescent bulb. The new bulbs’ 8,000-hour-rated-life is guaranteed for five years, based on four hours of daily use.
