How to Lower Your Electric Bill With Energy Efficient Lighting

To make a big dent in your home energy bill and environmental pollution, just take a look at your home lighting.

Its a good bet you are still using the standard light bulbs that Edison invented many years ago. Unfortunately these bulbs are only 10% energy efficient. That means over 90% of the energy you are paying for lighting is going to waste!

Well, the future is here. CFL or compact fluorescent lights are here as well as LED bulbs (light emitting diodes). These bulbs are far more efficient, saving you money and helping society to reduce carbon pollution. Learn more below.

The following attributes of compact fluorescent lights make them superior to standard bulbs:

1. Anywhere a standard bulb will fit, works for these new compact for fluorescent bulbs

2. Compact fluorescent bulbs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

3. Fluorescent bulbs are available in many shapes and sizes. This includes traditional shapes, globe, vanity, floodlight, and candelabra shapes.

4. You will find a variety of shapes and brightnesses include a natural daylight and warm tones.

5. These bulbs use only 25% as much energy as incandescent bulbs.

6. Compact fluorescent bulbs cost a little more but last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.

7. These bulbs are manufactured by the biggest companies in the business including Sylvania, Westinghouse, Phillips and GE.

Another alternative is light-emitting diode bulbs:

1. Bulb life for LEDs is about 100 times longer than incandescent ” way less bulb changing!

2. LEDs also use only 10% of the energy of a standard lightbulb

3. Flashlights and other battery-powered lights last much longer with LEDs because of their energy efficiency.

4. They are also suitable for reading lights, nightlights, track lighting, refrigerator lights, spa or pool lights, or Christmas lights.

Just think what a difference it could make if every household in the country switched to energy efficient lighting, such as compact fluorescent or light-emitting diode bulbs! Its a win-win solution — good for your budget, good for the environment, and less housework changing light bulbs!

you can’t buy compact fluorescent bulbs and LEDs just around the corner at any Wal-Mart Home Depot or Lowe’s among other retailers. We are also available online.