There is more than one way to create an environmentally friendly home. Start with replacing old lights with energy-efficient models and conserving more energy if you currently use efficient lights. Here are suggestions on how to make your lighting more eco friendly.
Replace Old Lights With LEDs
Replace your old light fixtures with LED lighting that is the newest trend. LED lights have higher levels of energy efficiency because of the bulbs that consume less power than traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. There are no toxic materials found in LED bulbs, such as the mercury found in fluorescent ones. The toxic emissions are nonexistent and create lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The average lifespan for a LED bulb is 50,000 hours, which lasts many times longer than a fluorescent bulb and remains functional for more than a decade of regular use. This long-lasting light allows you to significantly reduce the waste in your trash and landfills.
Replace Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is designed more for decoration than necessity. It usually includes dim lighting that can be left on for hours, or in some homes, all night. The lighting is too low to read under or perform any practical task. Avoid this unnecessary type of lighting to become more eco friendly.
Install Dimmers
When you're not using your lights at the moment, reduce the power and brightness to consume less electricity. Attach a dimmer to a light fixture to decrease the voltage and dim the light. This device can be used in any room in a home or commercial building. Some dimmers are connected to the Internet or controlled by the smartphone from a remote location.
Use Task Lighting Fixtures
Task lighting is recommended to avoid flooding the room with light and consuming a lot of electricity. All of your light is focused on accomplishing a specific task, such as reading or typing. Working in a very bright room is not always easy and may reduce your concentration. Task lighting allows you to remain focused on one object or activity to increase your concentration and conserve energy.
Installing a dimmer, using motion detection sensors and buying LED lights are a few of many options available to make the most of your lighting. Illuminate your area while you conserve as much electricity as possible and reduce electric bills. Know that you benefit more from making the effort to conserve energy than not making any effort at all.
