* Watts measure power: Power is the rate at which energy is used. A 100-watt bulb *consumes* 100 watts of power every second .
* Energy is measured in joules (or kilowatt-hours): A 100-watt bulb consumes 100 joules of energy every second.
So, the answer is: A 100-watt light bulb consumes 100 watts of energy in one second .