Learn About Your Lights
One of the easiest ways to start saving is by changing to efficient light bulbs. Did you know that in a home with 20 light bulbs, you can save over $100 a year by switching from incandescent to LED bulbs? And that includes the upfront cost.
- Check your lights: Start with the lights you use most often.
- Match your bulbs: Light bulbs come in many types - compare your results to the wattage ranges below to get a sense of what bulbs you have and how much they’re costing you.
- Replace your bulbs: In addition to cost savings, LEDs offer several other benefits - they emit less heat than other bulbs, don’t contain hazardous materials, and last significantly longer.
LED bulbs have come a long way from the bright, harsh lights of the past - they’re available in a range of brightness levels and color temperatures. They’re a great choice whether you’re lighting up a whole room, replacing a bulb in a bedside lamp, or adding a bright light to your front porch. To maximize efficiency, consider adding smart bulbs in areas of your home where lights on a timer or lights of different styles throughout the day might be helpful!