Home Lighting
Interior Lighting
With so many lighting options in a variety of wattages and color tones, just about every fixture in your home can be a source of radiance and energy efficiency.
Attics/Basements
CFLs – Pairing CFLs with motion or occupancy sensors that make your lights go on and off when someone enters or leaves a room can help save energy and money by ensuring attic and basement lights won’t be left on accidentally.
Bathroom Lighting
CFLs – When lighting vanities or sinks, choose ‘bright white’ or ‘daylight’ CFLs, which most closely resemble natural daylight.
For vanities that have multiple lights, switching to CFLs not only helps saves in lighting costs but eliminates the excessive heat produced by less efficient incandescent bulbs.
CFLs can also be used in shower downlights-–-just remember to make sure you select CFLs labeled for use in wet areas.
Ceiling Fans
CFLs – Make the most of the energy savings a ceiling fan provides by using pin-based or screw-in CFLs.
Candelabras, Sconces & Chandeliers
CFLs – Purchasing a new chandelier? Consider a new ENERGY STAR®-rated pin-based chandelier in a variety of style and lighting options. You can save with existing fixtures by installing a dimmer and choosing dimmer-compatible CFLs or standard incandescent light bulbs. LEDs – Use LEDs in candelabras and sconces to create a warm, candle-style ambience.
Closets
CFLs – Choose ‘bright white’or‘daylight’ CFLs, which most closely resemble natural daylight.
Exterior Lighting
By choosing energy-efficient lighting specifically designed for outdoor use, you can create a warm and inviting look-–-without sacrificing safety.
Flood Lights
CFLs – Couple energy-saving CFLs with motion sensors for energy-efficient security lighting.
Garage Lighting
CFLs – You can save the most energy in this area by using CFLs equipped with motion or occupancy sensors.
Holiday Lighting
LEDs – Energy-efficient LED lights can save up to 90% or more in holiday lighting costs, when compared to traditional incandescent holiday lights. Holiday LED lights are now available at most major retailers and home improvement stores.
Landscape Lighting
LEDs or CFLs – There are several landscape and walkway lighting options that can help save energy and money without sacrificing safety. For example, coupling LED fixtures with solar cells can create a warm and inviting landscape that uses very little energy and is essentially free to use. Or, you can install energysaving CFL fixtures for greater illumination.
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