Save energy
and money
with
a few
simple steps
Save Energy at Home
With up to 20% of your electric bill attributed to lighting, there are plenty of opportunities to conserve energy and money by following a few simple steps:
- Replace incandescent lights with fluorescent lights whenever possible. In comparison to incandescent lights, fluorescent lights produce four times as much light per watt, last ten times longer, and cost 75% less to operate.
- Use task lighting whenever possible, focusing light on the area or space it is needed instead of illuminating the entire room.
- Keep light fixtures and bulbs clean and free of dust.
- Install solid state dimmers in areas where full lighting is not always required. Do not place compact fluorescent lamps on dimmers unless product packaging explicitly indicates that this is permitted.
- Choose light colors for walls when decorating, since light colors reflect more light than dark walls.
- Install motion sensors on outside lights for security.
- Do not over light rooms. Use the smallest wattage lamp that provides the light you need.
- Install a timer to turn lights on and off while you are away from home for an extended period.
- Open window coverings to take advantage of natural daylight when possible.
Try our energy calculator to find out how much you can save!
