Energy Efficient Lighting

Lighting choices

Compact fluorescents
The average home has about 30 light fixtures. The average cost of lighting your home is $120. So why not cut that cost? Install compact fluorescents. They produce the same amount of light (lumens) and use between 60 to 80% less electricity (wattage).

• Lasts up to 10 times longer
• Wide variety of styles and wattage
• Especially useful for hard-to-get at spots and fixtures which are hard to change.
• Available now for dimmer switches and tri-lights

Fluorescent Tubes
Fluorescent tubes spread light over a wider area and are best used in kitchens and offices.

Halogen Bulbs
There are two types of halogen bulbs. One operates on standard household voltage and can replace incandescent bulbs The other type is a small low voltage (12 volts) halogen or quartz halogen bulb, designed for fixtures that have a built-in transformer to lower the voltage. . Forty and 90 watt halogen PAR (parabolic aluminum reflector) lamps replace 75 and 150 watt spot and flood lights for track lighting, pot lights and outdoor security lights.

• Produce a whiter light than incandescents
• Use 40% less electricity (50% for 12 volt halogens)
• Last two to four times longer
• Available in spot or flood types

Energy Efficient Incandescent Bulbs
These are regular incandescent light bulbs that have been improved to use less energy, with slightly less output.

• Can be used with dimmers
• Can be used outdoors
• Fit any light fixture that takes regular incandescents
• Emits 30% less light
• Uses same amount of energy
• Lasts up to ten times longer than regular incandescencts

Dimmers
Dimmer switches can make the use of incandescent bulbs more efficient.

• Inexpensive
• Turning light levels down saves energy and extends bulb life
• Brightens parts of a room without brightening the whole room.

Motion Sensors With Halogen Bulbs
Good for indoor or outdoor security uses to turn on when movement is detected; look for a motion sensor that isn’t triggered in by movement in daylight.

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