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Lighting Tips
No Cost
- Keep bulbs and fixtures clean— Dirt will absorb the light and reduce the efficiency.
 Turn off lights whenever they are not needed— even for one second.
Visit YouTube.com to see Turn Off the Lights, Green Team Tips for Kids. View video script.
Low Cost
- Replace incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)— CFLs can give the same amount and quality of light as incandescent bulbs, yet use one-third the amount of energy and last ten times longer. A CFL can save over $30 in electricity costs over the lamp's lifetime compared to an incandescent bulb and save 2,000 times their own weight in green house gases.
Efficiency Maine Energy Saving Tips
Just Using 8 CFLs saves me $100 per year!
Prove it:Compact fluorescent lights use one-third the amount of energy as an
incandescent bulb. With one CFL saving an average of $12.24 a year, a
$100 yearly savings is based on the replacement of eight incandescent
bulbs with eight CFLs, at an electric rate of .16 kWh.
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- Use dimmer switches or timers on lights— Savings: 7-10 percent of lighting costs.
 Good Investment
- Look for the ENERGY STARŪ label when purchasing lighting fixtures. These fixtures meet federal energy-efficiency and quality guidelines, without a sacrifice in performance. These lights also operate at cooler temperatures.
- Replace halogen floor lamps and torchieres with compact fluorescent models. Halogen floor lamps pose a fire hazard due to the extremely hot temperatures produced by the high-wattage bulbs and cost more to operate. An energy-efficient compact fluorescent model produces as much light, runs cooler, and uses only a fraction of the electricity.
- Use motion detectors outdoors. Lights turn only when someone is walking near the house. This will save energy while providing security.
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