Buying the Best Bulb: Energy-Efficient Lighting Video Tips

Are you still using the inefficient light bulbs Thomas Edison invented over a century ago?

A new video series can answer your lighting questions so you don’t get left in the dark.

In six videos, the Alliance to Save Energy’s Monique O’Grady discusses energy-efficient lighting options and teaches you how to read the new labels.

Light Bulb Check List

Each video enlightens consumers on an important fact about shopping for energy-saving lighting:

•  Choose lumens  –  not watts – when you go to the store,
• Look at the label to find out how much energy the bulb is using,
• Find innovative options to replace bulbs in unconventional fixtures,
• Use CFLs instead of traditional incandescents for up to 75% savings,
• Try halogen incandescents if you are hesitant about switching technologies and
• Buy LEDs to see the most energy savings in your home.

Alliance Efficient Lighting Resources

• Go to the Alliance’s lighting topic page for the latest energy-efficient lighting news and resources.
• The Alliance, ALA and NEMA-led LUMEN Coalition has a website with all you need to know about energy-efficient lighting.