Lighting
Powersmart Tips
Household Lighting
- Lighting accounts for up to 10% of the electricity used in your home. Making your lighting system more energy-efficient can put real savings in your pocket.
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use approximately 75% less energy than standard incandescent light bulbs to produce the same amount of light.
- CFLs last approximately 8 times longer than standard incandescent light bulbs. They only need to be replaced every five to six years with regular use.
- CFLs come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
- Use CFLs in high-use areas where the lights are left on for the longest periods of time (2-3 hours) to maximize savings.
- Always read the label to ensure CFL compatibility with simmer switches, motion sensors and/or enclosed fixtures.
Every year, Power Smart savings add up to enough electricity to supply power to all the homes and businesses in the Fraser Valley.
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Last Update : Monday, December 11, 2006