Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) cost more than incandescent lightbulbs and have lower wattages than incandescent bulbs. Which statement best describes why a homeowner would choose to pay the extra money for the CFLs?

A bulb’s wattage indicates how quickly it uses electrical energy. Because CFLs have lower wattages, they use less energy than incandescent bulbs for the same amount of time, which can reduce electricity costs over the long term. This saving can make the higher purchase price worthwhile; electric companies do not charge a special lower rate for energy used by CFLs.

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