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 Lighting
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Although lighting accounts for only 3.3% of the
energy use in homes, it often accounts for a large fraction of the
electricity bill.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs can replace the incandescent light
bulbs in most light fixtures in your home, and they are now widely
available. Compact fluorescent lights use one-fourth the amount of
electricity that incandescent lamps use, and they last seven times
longer. Another reason to get rid of incandescent lights is that they
give off heat, increasing the need for cooling in hot climates. Because
compact fluorescents use less electricity, they reduce carbon emissions,
which is good for the environment. For a detailed analysis of the lights
in your house to see which ones should be replaced, see Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory's homeenergysaver.lbl.gov.
Torchieres are a fashionable and inexpensive means of lighting a
home, but they are large energy wasters. Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory has developed a
torchiere that uses compact fluorescent light bulbs to
significantly cut energy use. These are now commercially available.
For outdoor lighting, consider combining energy-efficient light bulbs
with motion sensors that only turn on the lights when people are
present. This approach provides convenience and security while greatly
reducing energy use.
When choosing any kind of lighting fixture, whether indoor or
outdoor, look for the ENERGY STAR®
label
In addition, daylighting can be designed into new
homes to make the most use of natural light.
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