Energy Saving Tips
According to the World Resources Institute in America, lighting accounts for
about 20% of all electricity used and about 10% of all emissions of CO2, the
main "greenhouse gas". So it is important to conserve energy wherever
possible by lighting correctly.
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs:
They screw into regular incandescent bulb sockets and give off the same
light. They last five times longer and at a fifth of the energy cost.
They don’t hum or flicker and the light given off is close to the warmth
of incandescents.
Although more expensive, they use so little energy that they can pay you
back for the purchase cost in less than two years.
Incandescent Bulbs:
Don’t waste energy; use only the wattage you need. Try a lower wattage
bulb and see if it still seems bright enough.
Dust the bulbs and get the dead moths out of the fixture. This will increase
the brightness of the bulb.
If you can, use fewer bulbs in multi-bulb fixtures. A single 100 watt bulb
uses the same amount of energy as four 25 watt bulbs, but gives off about
twice as much light.
If you have lights that are frequently left on when they shouldn’t be,
install a timer to shut them off automatically.
When you leave a room, turn off the lights. It does not take more energy to
turn a light back on than it does to leave it on.
Long Lasting Incandescent Bulbs:
Long-life incandescent bulbs are actually less efficient than the regular
ones and can easily cost more in extra energy than they save on replacement
bulbs.
They usually save energy because they put out less light than their regular
counterparts. Check out the "lumens" rating on the package for
actual light levels.
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