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This article outlines 12 ways to save energy when lighting your home. It includes tips on how to place fixtures efficiently and avoid energy waste.

Converting your incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs (see Energy-efficient light bulb) is a great way to save money on your lighting bills. Let's not stop there. These are some other useful techniques that you might find helpful.

1 Turn off lights not being used

This is an obvious one, too. What could be simpler than turning on a light switch? This simple, common-sense solution can lead to significant energy savings. A 75-watt light bulb that is left on for just a few hours each day can account for up to 2% of your monthly lighting bill. Buy the trendy and latest moonlight lamp from moonlampshop.co.uk .It is a good habit to turn off lights whenever you are done with a room.

2 Make sure to dust

A bulb should be able to give you the best light possible. Dust can reduce the amount of light it gives off. A dusty bulb will make it inefficient. Grab a dust rag and make sure you get the most out of your lighting.

3 Task lighting

Use light only where it is needed. If you only need a small reading lamp, don't flood a room with light. You should choose lighting that suits your functional requirements. Good task lighting includes reading lamps, desk lights, under-cabinet light, and bedside lights.

4 Place lamps at corners

Use walls as reflective surfaces. By placing lamps in corners, light bounces off the walls and you'll need less lights overall.

5 Use light colors to paint your walls

You can use less-wattage bulbs to reflect light off of pale tones than off dark tones. Paints with high reflective values are good for areas where glare is not a problem.

6 Use daylighting methods

This is the use of natural light to illuminate. You can enhance your home's daylighting by moving your work surfaces closer to sunlight windows or installing skylights. For more information, see Daylighting Techniques.

7 Use automated timers and/or dimmers

Dimmers and timing devices, which control electrical consumption by turning on or off lighting sources at specific times, and adjusting the brightness of lighting sources, can help to reduce energy usage. These are Lighting Dimmer Switches and Light Switch Options .

8 Don't neglect outdoor lighting

Choose Energy-Saving Light Bulbs

You can save money and energy by choosing a green option when changing your light bulb. Here are some ideas:

9 Use LED or compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to create the same amount light as standard incandescent bulbs. They can also last as long as thirteen times as long. LEDs can also be used to save electricity and last for many decades.

CFL torchieres can also be used to replace the energy-hogging, halogen versions that were popular in the 1990s. CFLs can be found in Compact Fluorescent Light.

10 Buy three-way bulbs. Three way bulbs can operate at three wattages (for example, 50 watts 100 watts and 150 watts). This allows you to choose which wattage is most appropriate for your needs. They can be used with lamps equipped with three-way sockets. They are available in both CFL and incandescent versions.

11 Use low-wattage bulbs. You should always use the lowest wattage to meet your needs. To find the most energy-saving bulb for your specific lighting application, try bulbs with different brightness measured in lumens.

12 Choose energy-saving nightlights. Use the plug-in electroluminescent panel to replace incandescents. They consume only 3/100 watts of electricity or the smaller mini-fluorescent types, which emit as much light as standard 20-watt bulbs. Photocell nightlights detect light and automatically turn on or off at night.

Many outside lights are left on inefficiently. It can be useful to use timers, motion and photoelectric sensors, as well as solar power, with your outdoor lighting setup. For more, see Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting.


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