Lighting Tips

• Turn off lights when not in use.
• Take advantage of daylight.
• Replace incandescent bulbs with energy efficient fluorescent lamps, which use three-fourths less energy and last up to five times longer. For each 60 watt lamp replaced, you could save approximately $7.23 per year based on 2,200 hours of use. A typical 2,400 square foot home could save up to $300 annually.
• Use low wattage light bulbs outside. Several low-wattage fixtures use fewer watts than one floodlight or consider solar-powered lights.
• Install timers, photocells, or occupancy sensors to reduce the amount of time your lights are on.
• Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it.
• Replace standard nightlights with LED or electro luminescent night lights. They are very efficient and cool to the touch.