%0 Journal Article
%A Rafael A Friedmann
%A Odon D Buen
%A Jayant A Sathaye
%A Ashok J Gadgil
%A Rita Saucedo
%A G Rodriguez
%B Energy
%D 1995
%G eng
%N 2
%P 151-159
%R 10.1016/0360-5442(94)00064-A
%T Assessing the Residential Lighting Efficiency Opportunities in Guadalajara and Monterey, Mexico
%V 20
%1 <p>5.2</p>
%8 02/1995
%X <p>Lighting, primarily with incandescent bulbs, is the major end use of electricity in Mexican homes. The introduction of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) could significantly reduce electricity use in lighting. We describe a survey of lighting use in homes of Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, that was conducted to provide information to determine the potential for CFLs. The results show that 1/6 of the incandescent bulbs can be replaced with CFLs if only those bulbs used more than 4 hours per day are targeted. We also provide insights on conducting similar surveys in other developing countries.</p>