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A: Yes, and no. Learn how to go completely green at home with these eco-friendly tips for light bulb use:

• Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are the way to go for lamps. They produce 75 percent less heat than standard incandescent bulbs, which is great for lamps needed for hours at a time. They also perform best in fixtures that allow airflow, and can save you about $30 in energy costs over the bulb's lifetime.
• Every light bulb has an estimated life expectancy, and turning a light bulb on and off can actually reduce its life. To determine whether it's time for lights out, look to the type of bulb. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, turn off incandescent lighting when not needed. For fluorescents, turn off the lights if you plan to leave the room for more than 15 minutes. Because fluorescent lighting is more efficient than incandescent lighting, it can stay on longer before it becomes cost effective to turn it off, says the department.
• Occupancy sensors are the "clap on, clap off" of the 21st century. Put these in places where you only need light for a limited time, like under a kitchen sink or in the bathroom. Plus, no more forgetting to turn out the light!