Light it right - Save energy

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Lighting is typically 15-25 percent of your electricity usage. But changing out just five high-use light fixtures or the bulbs in them with higher efficiency ENERGY STAR^? rated lamps will save your family more than $60 every year in electricity costs.

Although more expensive initially, CFLS:

		Last four to eight times longer
		Provide the same amount of light
		Use only one fourth of the energy of incandescent lamps

The five hardest working light fixtures in your home are:

1. Kitchen ceiling lights:
   Use halogen lamps in can fixtures if they are on dimming circuits; compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in non-dimming fixtures.  CFLs are a fire danger in dimming circuits, unless the circuits are designed to be dimmable.  Look for CFLs with the ENERGY STAR label.
   
   
2. Living room table lamps:
   Since these fixtures get used a lot during the winter, CFLS are a good choice.
   
   
3. Living room floor lamps:
   Screw-in halogen lamps provide a lot of light, CFLs less light.  CFLS are the most efficient, but halogens produce very white light, can be dimmed safely and last longer than standard incandescent lamps.
   
   
4. Bathroom vanity lights:
   A light bar with five or more screw-in incandescent lamps can add up to 300 watts or more. An overhead fluorescent fixture is more efficient and saves money. Look for a multi-spectrum CFL lamp that represents colors close to natural sunlight.
   
   
5. Outdoor porch or post lamps:
   CFLs are a perfect match, especially if the lamp is protected from the elements.  CFLs can also be purchased in non-bug-attracting yellow.

Three-way (three lighting intensities) CFL lamps are also available.

Most CFL and halogen lamps are available at your local hardware store, but for specialty applications, try a store that specializes in lighting products.