If you want to save even more, read on to learn more about energy-efficient lighting!
If you are the average homeowner, then you’re always looking for innovative ways to save money. From turning off the lights in rooms you aren’t in to unplugging devices you are not actively using, the chances for money saving are abundant. However, even if you’re doing all of these things, you’re still missing out on some potential savings if you’re not using energy-efficient lighting. One of the top questions we hear is “What’s the most energy-efficient light bulb to use?” Here at TriStar Electric, we are here to help you pick the best kind of lighting for your Maryland home, and we want you to be well-informed about the different energy efficient options that are available. If you want to save even more, read on to learn more about energy-efficient lighting!
Two Primary Choices for Energy-Efficient Lighting
The two top choices for energy-efficient lighting in your house are light-emitting diode (LED) and compact fluorescent lighting (CFL). Both are solid choices, and both have special benefits and possible drawbacks. Making the decision between the two requires a true understanding of these benefits and drawbacks. These two lighting options are more efficient and good to the environment that incandescent bulbs have been phased out over time in America. All general-purpose light bulbs have to be able to produce at least 45 lumens per way, which is a similar efficiency as that of CFL light bulbs. It’s becoming increasingly challenging to buy traditional general-purpose incandescent light bulbs in light of this phase-out, although specialty light bulbs are still available.
LED Lighting
LED light bulbs create light using semiconductors to generate light energy. LED light bulbs last a long time, around 35 times the lifespan of an incandescent light bulb, so you do not have to worry about replacing them regularly. With an LED bulb, you can light your room with brighter light and minimal energy use. They generate little heat energy, which means they’re safe to touch, and they are also very durable and don’t break that easily.
CFL Lighting
CFL light bulbs blend traditional fluorescent tubes into a light bulb-shaped configuration. They’re more affordable than LED lights and more efficient than incandescent bulbs, but they don’t last as long or save as much energy as LED light bulbs. With CFL lights, you are able to lower your energy usage by 60 percent compared to incandescent light bulbs that provide the same amount of light, and they last around ten times as long as incandescent bulbs!
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