Lighting

Saving with lighting

Light up your life and reduce your bills at the same time.
Turn off lights whenever you can.
Choose energy-efficient compact fluorescent globes - they last 6-10 times longer and use 80% less energy than standard globes.
Just one 15 watt compact fluorescent globe saves around $10 per year on your energy bill.
Use energy-efficient fluorescent lamps in rooms where light is required for longer periods, such as kitchens and living areas.
Install a timer/sensor instead of leaving security lights on all night.
Use separate switches for each light, rather than having several lights activated by one switch.
Make the most of natural light, particularly from north facing windows.
Skylights are a great idea in the kitchen and bathroom.
Keep lights clean. Dust makes them less efficient.

Cheapest isn’t always best.
Choose the light to suit the environment and make the most of natural light.
Incandescent lights are cheaper to buy but more expensive to run.
Halogen lights are more expensive, but twice as energy efficient.
Fluoro lights are the most energy efficient. They're easy to install and use 80% less energy than a standard light globe to produce the same level of light.