Lighting

A quick way to begin managing your electric usage is to start with lighting.

  • Saving energy can be as simple as turning off a light when you are not in the room.
  • Switching to compact fluorescent light (CFL) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs can also make a dent in your utility bill.
    • CFL bulbs use ¼ the electricity that an incandescent one does and they last up to 10 times longer.
    • LED bulbs use only 20-25% of the energy of an incandescent bulb and last 8 to 25 times longer.
  • Keep bulbs clean: dust can cut light output by as much as 25 percent.
  • To begin changing out bulbs in your home, you will find the most efficiency in replacing ones used the most or for extended amounts of time and ones difficult to reach.

For more information about lighting options and energy savings, visit the Energy.gov.
Read the Energy Star FAQ for information about the proper disposal of CFL bulbs.