Energy Saving Tips for Lighting

Lamps

Directed light, such as for reading, is more efficient than brightly lighting an entire room.

Don't place lamps or televisions near your thermostat. The heat emitted from them can keep your air conditioner running longer than is necessary.

Bulbs

Clean light bulbs regularly.

Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). CFLs use 75 percent less electricity and produce 90% less heat.

One larger wattage bulb is more efficient than two smaller wattage bulbs.

Make sure your bulbs do not exceed the recommended wattage indicated on the light socket.