Lighting Tips – Reap considerable energy savings by changing a few habits and bulbs

• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). You'll reap the most savings from installing CFLs in frequently-used light fixtures (those operated more than three hours per day). Compact fluorescents draw about one-quarter the energy o f an incandescent bulb and last 10 times longer.
• Keep lights off in unoccupied rooms and get in the habit of turning off the light every time you leave a room for more than a few minutes.
• Use low-wattage bulbs when possible. Bright lights are often not needed in hallways or closets.
• Clean light bulbs and fixtures since dirt can reduce light output by as much as 10 percent.
• Remove unnecessary bulbs in track and recessed lighting. Positioned correctly, three bulbs can sometimes provide nearly the same light as four.
• Install dimmers in areas where they make sense, such as the dining room and bedroom. The amount you dim equals your energy saved. For example, lights dimmed 15 percent reduces energy consumption up to 15 percent.
• When working at a desk or workbench, use task lighting. Other lights in the room could be turned off or dimmed.