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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

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Alliance in the News Roundup:SAVE Act and New Lighting Efficiency Standards

Date: Oct 20, 2011

Alliance President Kateri Callahan and other participants in the LUMEN Coalition's recent news conference.

New Efficient Lighting Website for Consumers

Contact Email: 
rkweller@ase.org
Date: 
October 19, 2011

The broad-based LUMEN Coalition unveiled a new website to "enlighten" consumers about energy-efficient lighting, which offers more bulb choices and energy bill savings.

Broad-Based LUMEN Coalition's Website ‘Enlightens’ Consumers about Energy-Efficient Lighting so
They Can Enjoy More Bulb Choices and Energy Bill Savings

Energy-Efficient Lighting: How to Use CFLs Safely

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June 8, 2011
Allyson Schmutter

Switching from traditional incandescent light bulbs to CFLs is a bright idea to save energy and money. Because each bulb has a small amount of mercury, we have tips about ways to manage, clean and recycle your CFLs.

Switching from traditional incandescent light bulbs to CFLs is a bright idea to save energy and money. Because each bulb has small amounts of mercury, you need to take a few simple steps to use and dispose of these energy efficient options properly.

'Coolest Block' in Philadelphia

October 4, 2011

On Wolf Street in Philadelphia, the winner of DOW Chemical's 'Coolest Block' competition, energy efficiency retrofits prove how upgrades pay off in comfort and in savings.

Topics: Lighting
Resource Type: Video

Energy-Efficient Lighting: Lumens vs. Watts

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September 29, 2011
Allyson Schmutter

Learn about the difference between lumens and watts to make shopping for light bulbs easier.

As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and lighting manufacturers place more information on light bulb packaging, it’s important to learn the difference between watts (the old way of labeling bulbs) and lumens (the new way).

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Tip

Energy-Efficient Lighting: New Labels

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September 29, 2011
Allyson Schmutter

As you see more energy-efficient light bulbs on store shelves, you also will notice newly redesigned packages with helpful facts to make shopping for bulbs easier.

As you see more energy-efficient light bulbs on store shelves, you also will notice newly redesigned packages with helpful facts.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and lighting manufacturers are placing more information on and around your light bulbs to make purchasing easier.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Tip

Quick Question: Can I Choose the Color of My Energy-Efficient Light Bulb?

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October 13, 2011

Can I choose the color appearance of my energy-efficient light bulb?

Question

Can I choose the color appearance of my energy-efficient light bulb?

Answer

The color temperature of efficient light bulbs has been made to emulate the same colors as traditional incandescents.The color appearances you’ll see with energy-efficient bulbs include warm white, soft white, cool white, bright white, and natural or daylight.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Tip

Coloring Your Room With Energy-Efficient Lighting

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July 27, 2011

When searching for new and efficient lighting options for your home or work environment, it is often assumed that energy-efficient light bulbs only come in one color: bleach white.  This is not the case!

By: Rebecca Fleischer

It’s often assumed that energy-efficient light bulbs only come in one color: bleach white. This is not the case! New CFLs, efficient halogen incandescents and LEDs offer a variety of color temperatures to suit your lighting preferences.

Whether you want a warm glow for your bedside lamp or an overhead light to keep you awake at the office, you have a variety of new and efficient lighting options.

Quick Question: How Much Can I Save with Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs?

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October 13, 2011

Q: Are efficient light bulbs affordable? If so, how much can I save?
A: Although energy-efficient bulbs may be more expensive than inefficient incandescents, they make up for it in lifetime savings.

Question:

Are efficient light bulbs affordable? If so, how much can I save?

Answer:

While energy-efficient light bulbs may be more expensive compared to inefficient incandescents, they more than make up for those prices in lifetime savings.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Tip

Choosing a Bulb

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October 13, 2011
Allyson Schmutter

Once you make the smart choice to pick an energy-efficient bulb, you need to decide which bulb to buy for different fixtures. Companies are making this easy, by having energy-efficient options for almost every type of scenario.

Once you make the smart choice to pick an energy-efficient bulb, you need to decide which bulb to buy for different fixtures. Companies are making this easy, by having energy-efficient options for almost every type of scenario.

When you go to the store to buy bulbs, there are some questions you can ask to make energy-efficient bulb buying easier:

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Tip
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