Lighting
Lighting accounts for approximately 33%of an average business's electricity
use.
- Replace your incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star®-qualified
compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). CFLs use 75%less electricity to produce
the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb, and can last up to 10
times as long.
- Replace old fluorescent lights with newer, more efficient models.
- Turn off any lights that are unnecessary during work hours. Turn off
all lights after hours.
- Install automatic lighting controls to keep lights turned off when not
in use.
- Use task lighting instead of overhead lighting, and light only areas
that are needed at the time. Providing the right lighting can save up
to 15% on your lighting bill.
- Increase the output of your lights by regularly removing grease, dust
and other dirt from bulbs, fixtures, lenses, lamps and reflective surfaces.
- Replace incandescent exit lights with Energy Star®-qualified
LED exit lights. LEDs last significantly longer and use less electricity.
