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!