Your choice of lighting can have a huge impact on the energy consumption in your home. With the right lights and bulbs, you can significantly reduce the amount of energy your home uses each month. The problem is that there are so many different lighting options available, it’s not always easy to know which is the right choice. So, what are the best lighting options if you wish to reduce your home’s energy consumption?
It’s widely known now that LED bulbs use a fraction of the energy that traditional incandescent bulbs use. And they last up to 25 times longer. They can be used throughout your home. And some come integrated in ceiling lights and lamps, such as Dar Lighting’s Eileen 3 Light Bar Pendant, freeing you from the faff of bulb-changing altogether. Overall, LED bulbs can reduce your lighting energy use by about 70%-80% compared to incandescent bulbs.
Depending on your choice of light, task lighting isn’t inherently energy efficient. However, by focusing the light where you need it most, you can avoid illuminating the entire room. In most cases, this will reduce your lighting energy consumption. And when you choose attractive task lighting, such as Laura Ashley lamps, you gain aesthetic value too.
Low lighting isn’t always practical, but when you select dimmable lights, you give yourself the option to control your ambience. And at the same time, control your lighting energy consumption. When you dim your lights by 20%, you can save the same amount of energy. And you can do this using bulbs, ceiling lights like the Vesilo Lighting Dainty Tiered Mercury Glass Pendant, or lamps like the Laura Ashley Fernhill. It’s convenient, cost-effective, and can be really practical.
In some areas of the home, you rarely need continuous lighting. Motion-sensor lights, like the Searchlight Bakerloo Outdoor Wall Light, automatically turn on when movement is detected. And turn off when motion ceases, preventing unnecessary energy use. This makes them invaluable additions to parts of the home that are only used for short bursts of time, such as porches, garages, and even hallways.
Outdoor lighting can really enhance a garden. It can add interest to your flower beds while extending the functionality of your patio or deck. But it also adds to your energy bill. Using solar-powered lights, like the Endon Ebro, can give you all of the benefits of outdoor lighting, without any of the energy consumption.
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