How Much You Save Switching to LED Bulbs

An LED 60W-equivalent draws 8 W vs 60 W for incandescent. Lit 5 h/day at 31 JPY/kWh, each bulb saves (0.060 - 0.008) x 5 x 365 x 31 = about 294 JPY/year; 8 bulbs save about 2354 JPY/year.

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Key facts

LED draw8 W (60W-equivalent)
Incandescent60 W
Daily lighting5 h
8 bulbs/year saving~2354 JPY
Unit price31 JPY/kWh

Frequently asked questions

How much does one LED bulb save per year?

About 294 JPY when replacing a 60 W bulb lit 5 h/day at 31 JPY/kWh.

How much less power does an LED use?

A 60W-equivalent LED uses about 8 W, roughly 87% less than a 60 W incandescent.

Why compare at 5 hours a day?

Five hours is a typical daily on-time for a household lamp, used here as the reference.

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