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Issue No. 21, Aug 2011
Learn more about:
ENERGY SAVER
Use Less, Save More
RIGHT LIGHT
Watch the Pros Discuss Lighting
EXPERT ADVICE
Ask a Lighting Professional
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| ENERGY SAVER: Use Less Energy; Save More Money
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It's hot and as energy usage continues to
soar, so do the electricity bills. Here are three ways to use less
energy and save money.
Replace Bulbs with CFLs
Switch out incandescent
light bulbs with compact fluorescent versions. A compact fluorescent
lamp (CFL) provides the same amount of light as an incandescent by using only one-quarter of the electricity. For example, a 26-watt CFL
provides the same amount of light as a 100-watt incandescent.
To see the wattage comparisons for different types of light bulbs, click here.
Install Ceiling Fans
Install ceiling fans
in frequently occupied rooms. Using a fraction of the electricity used
by an air conditioner, a ceiling fan can make a room feel noticeably
cooler. The thermostat can be raised by six degrees - say to 78 degrees
--- and when a ceiling fan is in use, the room will feel as if it is
only 72 degrees.
Utilize Lighting Controls
Lighting
controls are an excellent option for saving energy. It is not necessary
to invest in a comprehensive control system where the entire house is
rewired. There are simple and less-expensive methods for controlling
light to save energy, such as motion sensors, timers, photocells that
operate according to perceived light levels, and dimmers. When an
incandescent is dimmed, the same approximate percentage of dimming is
converted to energy savings.
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| RIGHT LIGHT: Hear Lighting Tips from the Professionals
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Interested in learning more about how to save money and energy when lighting your home?
Click here
to view videos of lighting professionals talking about lighting on a budget, as well as other home lighting topics.
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Click here to learn more about home lighting on a budget.
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| EXPERT ADVICE: Get Answers to Your Questions
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I have a large kitchen with a
fan in the cooking area and would like to add one in the eating area.
What kind of fan is most appropriate for the kitchen and should the two
fans match?
It is preferable to match the new fan
to the existing fan's style, color and number of blades. Your best
option is to go to your local ALA-member lighting showroom with a photo
of your current fan and the name of the manufacturer, so that a lighting
professional can help you make the best match.
Do you have questions about lighting your home?
Click here to submit your questions for an ALA-trained lighting professional.
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