Lighting tips

• Use energy saving lightbulbs - We are what we do

• Turn off the lights in any room you're not using. Environmental Services Department Energy Tips

• Fit daylight-linked controls (photocells) for lighting

• Consider three-way lamps

• Use 4-foot fluorescent fixtures with reflective backing and electronic ballasts for your workroom, garage and laundry areas.

• Consider using 4-watt mini-fluorescent or electro-luminescent night-lights.

• Take advantage of daylight

• Bring more natural light into your home with sun pipes

• Replace halogen lamps with with compact fluorescent torchieres.

• Did you know that higher wattage incandescent bulbs are more efficient than lower-wattage bulbs?

• Look for incandescent bulbs labeled "Supersaver," "Watt Miser" or Econo-Watt."

• Avoid "long-life" or rough-serve bulbs.

• Keep your house clean

• When shopping for new light fixtures, consider buying dedicated compact fluorescent fixtures with built-in ballasts that use pin-based replacement bulbs.

• Use outdoor lights with a photocell unit or a timer so they will turn off during the day.

• Turn off decorative outdoor gas lamps -

• Exterior lighting is one of the best places to Fluorescent bulbs because of their long life.

• Have a candlelight dinner - Saving energy is a great excuse to turn off your lights and have a romantic dinner by candlelight. More information on candles

[edit] Links

• Green Home Lighting Department