ENERGY STAR

The energy savings through the use of new and more efficient light bulbs is enormous.  While the energy uses in the home are up significantly due to increased home office equipment and new devices such as the digital photo frame, ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy is helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Here are some of the links at the ENERGY Star site that apply to lighting and how we all can save money and conserve energy.

Lighting
Compact Fluorescent Lights
Light Fixtures
Advanced Lighting Package
Ceiling Fans
Decorative Light Strings

 

Lighting Design Tips

The proper lighting solution can enhance the beauty of your home tenfold by creating a unique ambiance with light or by accenting colors that already exist in the home. Design considerations can be both overwhelming and bewildering.

 

Each room presents specific lighting needs and challenges that affect not only the look and feel of a room, but its ability to serve its particular function well. The following links from the American Lighting Association provide useful lighting tips for each room of your home.

 

Living Room or Family Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bathroom
Home Office
Other Home Areas
Outdoors

 

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