Shedding Light on Energy Efficiency: For the average American household, lighting accounts for 15 percent of the electricity bill, according to the US Department of Energy. But you can save $14 per year if you swap just one regular light bulb for a compact fluorescent light bulb. These inexpensive and easy changes are smart ways to slash your electric costs and be more energy-efficient.
Get New Bulbs: You probably know that those twisty compact fluorescent light bulbs are more energy-efficient. In fact, ones that are Energy Star-qualified use about 75 percent less electricity and last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent. CFLs even come in a covered style that resembles a regular bulb.
Consider a dimmer: The lower the lights, the less electricity used. In cases where you use regular bulbs (many CFLs aren’t compatible with dimmer switches unless the package says so), setting your dimmer at 75 percent output saves an estimated 20 percent in energy – and it can quadruple the life of the bulbs.
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