1. Department of Energy Energy Savers PowerPoint: Lighting 7 of 12

2. This 12 part PowerPoint series is taken directly from Energy Savers Booklet, Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home, U.S. Department of Energy

3. Contents 1. Save Energy and Money Today 2. Your Home’s Energy Use 3. Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks 4. Heating and Cooling 5. Water Heating 6. Windows 7. Lighting 8. Appliances 9. Home Office and Home Electronics 10. Driving and Car Maintenance 11. Renewable Energy 12. References

4. Lighting This presentation will show you how easy it is to reduce your energy use at home. Easy, practical solutions include tips you can use, throughout your home— from the roof, walls, and insulation that enclose it to the appliances and lights inside.

5. Lighting Reduce energy demandCut amount of resources neededCreate less greenhouse gas emissionsReduce utility bills

6. U.S. Energy Use for Home Lighting Computers & Electronics 9%

7. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs CFLs ENERGY STAR® lighting provides Bright, warm light Uses about 75% less energy than standard lighting Produces 75% less heat Lasts up to 10 times longer

8. Use linear fluorescent tubes and energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) Fluorescent lamps are more efficient than incandescent bulbs Indoor Lighting

9. CFLs vs. Incandescent Bulbs CFLs – Good brightness and color rendition – More expensive – Use less energy – Dimmer switches are now available – Contain a very small amount of mercury Incandescent Bulbs

10. Indoor Lighting Tips 7 easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy with indoor lighting

11. Indoor Lighting Tips Be sure to buy ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs CFLs will save you ~ $30 in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime

12. Indoor Lighting Tips Be sure to buy ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs CFLs will save you ~ $30 in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime They will produce ~ 75% less heat – Safer to operate – Can cut home cooling costs

13. Indoor Lighting Tips Be sure to buy ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs CFLs will save you ~ $30 in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime They will produce ~ 75% less heat Visit www.energystar.govwww.energystar.gov – Find the right bulb for the fixture

14. Indoor Lighting Tips Be sure to buy ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs CFLs will save you ~ $30 in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime They will produce ~ 75% less heat Visit www.energystar.govwww.energystar.gov CFLs provide the greatest savings in fixtures that are on for a long time each day

15. Indoor Lighting Tips Consider purchasing ENERGY STAR® fixtures Lamps – Table, desk, and floor models Hard-wired options – Front porches, dining rooms, and bathroom vanity fixtures

16. Indoor Lighting Tips ENERGY STAR® fixtures Distribute light efficiently and evenly Have convenient features, such as dimming switches ENERGY STAR® fixtures Distribute light efficiently and evenly Have convenient features, such as dimming switches

17. Indoor Lighting Tips CFLs On/Off switch Timers Photo cells Dimmers Use controls

18. Indoor Lighting Tips Recessed lights need to be insulation contact (IC) rated Recessed lights need to be insulation contact (IC) rated

19. Indoor Lighting Tips Consider light-colored, loose-weave curtains

20. Indoor Lighting Tip Use compact fluorescent lamps in torchiere fixtures rather than halogen lamps

21. Outdoor Lighting Outdoor lighting Decoration Safety

22. Outdoor Lighting Light emitting diodes (LEDs)

23. Outdoor Lighting Tips Since outdoor lights are usually on a long time Use CFLs Use CFL floodlights Use ENERGY STAR® qualified fixtures

24. Summary