Replace five or more of your most frequently used incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR® certified light emitting diode (LED) lighting, and watch the energy savings add up. Besides turning off lights, replacing bulbs is one of easiest ways to save energy. Start by replacing one light at a time or tackle one room at a time.
Although we know turning off lights is an easy way to save energy, lighting controls can help. Indoor lighting controls that help prevent energy waste include dimmers, occupancy sensors, and timers. Once installed, lighting controls are an easy way to save energy. When buying dimmers for LEDs, check packaging to make sure the controls and bulbs are compatible.
Besides replacing standard incandescent bulbs with LEDs, you can save even more energy by installing ENERGY STAR® certified outdoor fixtures that use motion sensors or a photocell that turns on lights only at night. Outdoor lighting using these advanced technologies can be found at most home improvement and lighting stores. And many LEDs will fit into existing outdoor fixtures.
Using daylight to light your home can save you energy and money. But, there are many more benefits to using natural light: It is free, sustainable, can enhance your energy level, improve your mood, and in the winter, can help warm your home. Start with the easiest ways to harness natural light, like moving furniture away from windows, choosing lightweight window coverings, and repainting dark rooms in lighter colors that reflect light.
If yours is like the average home, bathroom lighting is one of the most used fixtures. In addition to replacing incandescent bulbs with LEDs, controlling the humidity in your bathroom will help increase bulb life. It’s easy to run your bathroom’s ventilation fan during showers and baths, and for 15 minutes afterward, to save your LED bulbs. If you don’t have a bathroom fan, installation can take an advanced level of skill.
