Lighting Your Home
Find out how choosing the right light bulbs, fixtures and controls can cut your electricity bills.
Looking for quick and simple ways to cut your electric bill? Try these easy lighting energy savers.
Find out how to use the basics of lighting design to get the right light in the right place.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Making the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs is one of the easiest ways to save energy in your home.
When conditions call for a bright, focused and long-lasting bulb, new and improved halogens may fill the bill.
With their long life span, along with being durable, energy efficient and cool to the touch, LEDs are gaining in popularity as a lighting source.
Daylighting is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to use solar energy at home.
Adding different lighting controls like dimmers, timers and photocells can help you save energy by adding light only when and where you need it.
Do-It-Yourself Project: Dimmer Switch
Dimmer switches are great for "mood lighting" - and they can help you save energy and extend bulb life.
Do-It-Yourself Project: Motion Detector
Instead of fumbling for your keys in the dark, install a motion-sensing light switch to automatically turn the light on for you - and save energy at the same time.
Do-It-Yourself Project: Rope Lighting
Rope lighting is an easy, inexpensive way to accent your cabinets, stairways and outdoor decks - and it uses only a tiny amount of electricity.