Lighting

Lighting likely accounts for 12% of your home’s energy use – but don’t worry. Improving lighting is a fast, simple way to reduce energy bills. And with new lighting standards, you have more money-saving options than ever before.

New Lighting Standards

Since new lighting standards began in January 2012, light bulbs are almost 30% more efficient than the old-style incandescent bulbs. That means families who change at least 15 of their bulbs could save between $50 and more than $100 per year in electricity costs.

Learn easy ways to manage the transition

American Lighting Assn. on Consumer Outreach for Efficient Lighting

October 20, 2010

Representing the America Lighting Association at the Alliance's October 2010 Efficient Lighting Phase-In Webinar, Vice President for Communications Larry Lauck discussed the association’s marketing, advertising and public relations programs to educate consumers about the efficient lighting phase-in.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Presentation

Potential Lighting Efficiency Campaign for the United States

October 20, 2010

Representing the National Electrical Manufacturers Association at the Alliance's October 2010 Efficient Lighting Phase-In Webinar, Manager for Government Relations Justin Neumann presented a brochure about new lighting options for the home that speaks to easily replacing the incandescent lamps that many people are used to.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Presentation

“WATTS up Mr. House”

watts_up_mr_house.pdf

September 21, 2010

This lesson is designed to be a kick off activity to engage and motivate the students, while fully involving parents and community members. The purpose is to help students and parents understand that by making some small, yet simple changes within your home, it can reduce electricity consumption in your home by nearly half.

Teacher: Mr. Brewer, Susan LaVorgna Elementary School, Temecula Valley Unified School District

Overview

Topics: Education, Lighting
Programs: PowerSave Schools Program
Resource Type: Lesson Plans

2010: What's Next for Energy Efficiency?

September 10, 2010

Watch the Alliance's new video, 2010-2020: The Decade of Energy Efficiency.

The Alliance to Save Energy's video, 2010-2020: The Decade of Energy Efficiency, explores why this is the decade of energy efficiency.

From policymakers to appliance manufactures to utility heads, it’s clear that the current decade will bring with it a host of new technologies, legislation and changes in energy delivery that will impact everyone.

In this video, the Alliance interviewed:

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Policy Summit on Capitol Hill: Energy Efficiency Across the Smart Grid

Date: Sep 17, 2010

Energy efficiency advocates from throughout the nation gathered Sept. 14 on Capitol Hill to explore one of the most pressing energy issues facing the United States. The Alliance’s 2010 Policy Summit, “From Power Plant to Plug & Beyond: Energy Efficiency Opportunities Across the Smart Grid,” was sponsored by Schneider Electric.

Energy efficiency advocates from throughout the nation gathered Sept. 14 on Capitol Hill to explore one of the most pressing energy issues facing the United States at the Alliance’s 2010 Policy Summit.

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Living Efficiently With Tom: Efficient Lighting

Date: Sep 13, 2010

Changing out inefficient light bulbs is an easy and cost-effective way to cut your energy bills. Here, Tom talks lumens, watts, kelvins, and other issues to consider when purchasing efficient home lighting.

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June 27, 2010 – Changing out inefficient light bulbs is an easy and cost-effective way to cut your energy bills. Replacing a 60 Watt incandescent bulb with a 13 Watt compact fluorescent (CFL) one can save you almost $60 over the life of the CFL – a payback period of about five and a half months.

Look for the ENERGY STAR label when purchasing CFLs. Bulbs that qualify for the label meet certain requirements for performance, quality and low mercury content.

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Alliance President Kateri Callahan Shares Money-Saving Tips with the Wall Street Journal and Other News

Date: Sep 03, 2010

With the hottest summer on record, your energy costs might be higher than ever. Alliance to Save Energy President Kateri Callahan spoke with the Wall Street Journal about easy green changes consumers can make to save money and help the environment.

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New Vehicle Stickers a Next Step for Efficiency Labeling

Date: Sep 03, 2010

On Aug. 30, the Obama administration proposed new fuel economy labels for the front windows of cars. Replacing a label that has not been redesigned in over three decades, the EPA says that the new label will help Americans make more informed purchasing decisions.

On Aug. 30, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed new fuel economy labels to replace the current mileage label on the front windows of new cars.

According to the EPA, the new labels will help Americans make more informed purchasing decisions than the current label, which hadn’t been redesigned in over three decades.

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International Initiatives Series: Saving Energy with LED Lighting in India

Date: Aug 27, 2010

In this series about global Alliance Associate initiatives, we keep you up-to-date on what industry leaders are doing to promote energy efficiency throughout the world.

Alliance Associates are so busy promoting energy efficiency throughout the world that their energy-saving projects sometimes fly under the radar. In this new series, we feature Associates initiatives that you might not know about. From renovating corporate headquarters in the United States to harnessing wind power in India, these exciting endeavors will keep you up-to-date on what other industry leaders are doing — and maybe even inspire your organization.

Policy Perspectives with Senator Richard Lugar

August 13, 2010 - 8:30am - 9:30am

350 West Maryland Street , 46225 Indianapolis, Indiana