Lighting
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Turn off the lights in rooms you’re not using. |
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Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it. |
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Use ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs in table and floor lamps. They use 75% less energy, and last up to 10 times longer. |
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When shopping for new fixtures, consider ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures. These fixtures are dedicated; with built-in ballasts that use pin-based ENERGY STAR qualified replacement bulbs. |
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Replace your halogen torchiere floor lamp with an ENERGY STAR qualified torchiere. They use 75% less energy, and burn 400 - 600 degrees cooler. |
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Use outdoor lights with a photocell unit or a timer so they will turn off during the day. |
