I have a lighting obsession appreciation. I just can’t stop trying to find good quality, eco-conscious bulbs. Sadly, most local hardware stores don’t carry any and I haven’t been happy with the bulbs I’ve found at Home Depot or Lowes. With all of the lighting needs at the brownstone we’re renovating, this has been especially frustrating.

With so many choices, and falling prices, there’s no good reason not to switch to LEDs and CFLs for your home. However, the color and temperature of LEDs and Compact Fluorescents is different that what we are used to with traditional incandescents. CFLs tend to be more “yellow” and LEDs more “blue”. BUT, you don’t find that out until you buy them and bring them home - leaving folks unwilling to try them again.

A great online store I found (through LIPA - Long Island Power Authority) is Energy Federation Incorporated

Energy Federation’s store specifies color rendering, temperature and average lumens for every bulb they sell. And get this: they seem really interested in making sure you get the right bulb, rather than just selling them…

I’ve purchased more than a dozen bulbs/fixtures from them (including this neat LED nightlight) and have always been thrilled with the quality of their products.

Check them out.