While I may have gotten carried away with three letter acronyms in the title of this post, energy savings in your home achieved through the use of energy efficient bulbs is no laughing matter! Energy efficient bulbs can save you hundreds of dollars every year on your electricity bill. CFL, which stands for compact fluorescent lamp, is a popular energy saving replacement to your old incandescent bulbs, as they generally use less power, and have a longer rated life. However, there are a few downsides to these bulbs, in that …