Save energy at home
Being energy efficient with your lighting does not mean living in the dark:
- Turn off lights when not in use.
- Save over 500 kWh of electricity per year simply by changing six 75 Watts incandescent bulbs for 14 Watts energy efficient compact fluorescent globes (used 4 hours/night) and use fluorescent lighting wherever possible in your home.
- When replacing existing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents, take one of the bulbs you want to replace with you when you visit your lighting store to ensure you get the right wattage, connection and size.
- Clean lamps and shades frequently for better lighting.
- Use lampshades with a white liner to reflect more light.
- If seeking an energy efficient replacement for 50W low voltage downlight, consider replacement with LEDs or fluorescent downlight fittings.
- Reflect on installing energy efficient LED lighting for garden paths.
