Save On Lighting

A comfortable, well-lit home provides a welcome and secure setting. By making intelligent choices about how you light your home, you can enjoy pleasant  surroundings and not worry about the next electric bill.
  • Turn off lights when leaving a room.
  • Use one bulb instead of two. One 100-watt bulb produces more light than two 60-watt bulbs and uses less power.
  • Install low-wattage bulbs in hallways and other areas not requiring bright lights.
  • Employ fluorescent lights where you can. They produce four times the light per watt than traditional bulbs and last longer. Fluorescent bulbs are particularly appropriate in entryways, hallways, and utility rooms.
  • Use energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) in lamps and other lighting fixtures. CFLs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs.
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