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It’s Friday again and we’re back to talk about consumption conservation! The days are getting shorter, the air is getting colder, and we’re going to be spending more time indoors flipping on lights, cranking up the heat, and doing what we do best… consuming energy!
Making the Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
One of the easiest ways to reduce our energy bills is by making improvements to our household lighting. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 11% of our energy bill is from lighting. An Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) uses 75% less energy than a standard incandescent bulb and lasts approximately 10 times longer! That equates to about $30 in savings over the lifetime of a single CFL. (www.energystar.gov)
Courtesy of Energystar.gov
How to Upgrade your Lighting:
Effort: Low
Time Required: 1-2 minutes
Materials Needed:
- Lamp, light fixture, etc.
- EnergyStar rated CFL Bulb
- EnergyStar rated Fluorescent Fixture (Optional)
Steps:
- Determine the most effective room to upgrade. Since CFL’s are most efficient in fixtures used continuously, try starting with a community room such as the kitchen.
- Select the proper bulb size/power for your fixture. (Visit www.energystar.gov for guidance in choosing the right light)
- As an optional step, consider upgrading your permanent lighting fixture to an Energy Star qualified fluorescent fixture.
Purchase, install, flip the switch, and SAVE!!!
So remember, next time you flip the switch… Energy Is Our Future –Don’t Waste It!
