Not a fan of CFL bulbs but don’t want to shell out the cash for LEDs? Enter the Electron Stimulated Luminescence bulb (ESL), designed by Vu1 Corporation. The bulb just passed UL certification — meaning it will soon be headed to store shelves.
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If it produces 50% less heat than an incandescent, it is not as efficient as the are saying. LED and CFL bulbs both produce FAR less heat (= wasted energy) than an incandescent.