
Energy Efficient Lighting for Charlotte, Statesville, Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad Area
Little changes can make a BIG impact!
An ENERGY STAR-qualified CFL will save about $30 over its lifetime, and pays for itself in about 6 months. Compared to an incandescent bulb, it uses 75% less energy and lasts about 10 times longer. Nationwide, artificial lighting consumes about 10% of a household’s electricity use. Use of new lighting technologies can reduce lighting energy use in homes by up to 70%. Upgrading just 15 of the inefficient incandescent light bulbs in your home could save you up to $50 per year.
Reduce Your Energy Costs
The most popular light bulbs available are halogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Although they can initially cost more than traditional incandescent bulbs, during their lifetime they save you money, because they use less energy.
FACT: Did you know?
Dust buildup on lampshades and light bulbs can reduce lighting levels by as much as 50%