Nowadays, with power costs rising all the time, we’re more conscious than ever of saving energy – and money. Luckily, energy saving lighting has come a long way and it’s easier than ever to be stylish – and green!
Beacon Lighting has developed an extensive range of low energy products including modern spotlights, downlights, pendants, fans and much more.
Use these tips and start saving today:
Replace any incandescent bulbs with CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) or LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), especially where lights are on for long periods
Use the lowest wattage bulb required to meet the room’s lighting needs
Turn off all lights in unoccupied rooms
Turn outside lights off when you’re not using them
Consider using timers and sensors for indoor and outdoor lights
Regularly dust your low energy light bulbs and fittings
Make the most of natural light. Open curtains and blinds during daylight hours
When you’re installing lights, allocate one switch per light rather than turning on multiple lights with one switch
Use two-way switching in rooms with two exits to ensure lights can be easily turned off when leaving the room
Use table or floor lamps fitted with CFLs where most light is required so you don’t light unoccupied areas of the room
Choose light fittings that allow most of the light through so a lower wattage globe can be used. Some light fittings can block 50% or more of the lights, especially those with coloured glass or fabric