Even though lighting is easy to see, it's sometimes not easy
to remember that using it wisely can add up to a lot of energy-savings.
Use low wattage light bulbs in halls and other places where
no close-up tasks occur.
Turn off incandescent lights when you're not using them.
Light only the specific area where you are working and
plan tasks needing good lighting for daylight hours when natural light is free.
Put your outside security lights on a timer or photoelectric
switch so they won't remain on during daylight hours. And use high efficiency bulbs
to get the most from your dollar.
Use today's energy efficient bulbs. They come in many sizes
and styles. Switch to fluorescent lights where you can. They produce four
times the light per watt as ordinary bulbs and, even though fluorescent tubes
cost more than incandescent bulbs, they last longer. Fluorescent bulbs can
take more energy to turn on when you first flip the switch, but the energy
savings outweigh the initial extra energy use--especially when used in areas
where lights are on for many hours per day.
Consider using compact fluorescent bulbs in lamps and other
lighting fixtures. Using fluorescent bulbs in hard-wired lighting fixtures,
typically kitchens and bathrooms, can also save energy.
