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Lighting Choices

Have you ever painted a room a dark colour and then realized afterward that no amount of lighting seems to provide enough light? Lighter colours reflect light and enhance lighting. By painting your walls in light colours, you can brighten your home even before you turn your lights on.

Download this checklist and perform your own home lighting audit.

LIGHTING COMPARISON CHART
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)		Halogen Lamps		Standard/Energy-Saving Incandescent Bulbs
Average Lumens Per Watt = 57		Average Lumens Per Watt = 14		Average Lumens Per Watt = 14

Watts	Lumens	Watts	Lumens	Watts	Lumens
4w	160	35w	450	25w	235
7w	375	50w	660	40w	465
15w	850	75w	1,130	60w	860
23w	1,450	90w	1,500	100w	1,600
Lasts up to 13,000 hours		Lasts up to 3,000 hours		Lasts up to 2,000 hours

We have listed a few more creative ways that you can improve your interior and exterior lighting, and save energy at the same time.



CFL's are best used in areas where lights are left on for long periods of time.	Although CFL's are more expensive to buy, they use up to 75% less electricity and last much longer than incandescent bulbs.
Turn off lights when a room is not occupied - it's a myth that turning them on and off uses more energy than if lights are left on.	Install outdoor timers and motion sensors - they will help to reduce energy in lighting by providing light only when you need it.
Use dimmer switches - they will save energy and lengthen the life of your lamp. Look for specialty CFL's that are compatible with dimmer switches.	Use fewer bulbs - a 100 watt incandescent bulb uses the same amount of energy as four 25 watt bulbs, but gives off twice the light.

Saving Throughout the Seasons
Energy Savings and Your Appliances
The Home Office
Renovating with Efficiency in Mind

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This document was last modified on 01-01-2010.