According to the US Department of Energy, today’s electricity-efficient light bulbs can live 3 to 25 times longer than typical incandescent bulbs while using 25% to 80% less energy. You may help reduce fossil fuel consumption by switching to more energy-efficient light bulbs (while saving money on your utility bills). Check out these lighting suggestions, as well as our other energy-saving suggestions, to make modest changes in your house that can add up to huge savings.

Making a few simple changes to the way you light your home can significantly improve its energy efficiency.

-Bulb lights

Replace incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR® LED bulbs, particularly in recessed lighting, kitchen fixtures, and lights used for more than two hours per day.

When exiting a room, remember to turn off the lights.

Dimmers should be used at lower light settings to save electricity.

Replace your old holiday lights with LEDs, which consume less energy and last significantly longer.

Because outdoor lights are often left on for longer periods of time than indoor lights, switching to energy-efficient lighting can help you save money.

Look for ENERGY STAR® lights that have a motion sensor and a timer or photocell that turns on at dusk and turns off at dawn.

Make use of solar-powered illumination. They are simple to install and require little to no upkeep.

LED lighting is one of the most energy-efficient technologies available today, using up to 80% less energy and lasting up to 25 times longer than incandescent lighting. LED lighting may be used in a variety of ways to save energy in your house.

Strips of LEDs

Install LED strip lights in your bedroom; you can choose from a variety of colors to help you relax and adorn your space while also saving electricity.

Consider using LED strip lights to add lighting to a garden or along a sidewalk for increased visibility.

LED strips can be used around your home to improve light quality while conserving electricity.