Lighting

Tube skylights
A new version of a skylight is a highly-reflective tube that brings light into areas of your home that are dark.

Light up your world and save energy with the right light bulb. There is an energy efficiency bulb for any room in your house.

Choosing the right light bulb seems pretty simple on the surface, but there are lots of options to choose from. Learn how to pick the right one to help you save energy.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs use less energy and last longer than standard incandescent bulbs. Available in a shape and size for nearly every application
Shot from show #1403
Ideas for helping with lighting around the house

Properly installed and controlled lighting enhances the home theatre experience
How to buy a light bulb - Alliant Energy PowerHouse
Find out what to look for when shopping for a new light bulbs. It's more than just looking for a bulb with the same wattage - there are lots of options available.

Installing a dimmer switch is an easy DIY project that can create a dramatic effect with your existing lighting.

Bringing super energy-efficient LEDs into your home is easy with this project.

The newest lighting technology looks a little different, but you can get great results. See a house with LED technology being installed.

Learn about the newest energy saving technology in lighting - LEDs.
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Learn from an interior designer how and where to use LED lighting to get the most bang for your buck.

Learn about LED technology and how much energy you can save if you use it in your home.

Selecting and placing landscaping lighting.

If you're saving energy with compact fluorescent bulbs, when they eventually do burn out, make sure you recycle them properly.

A new version of a skylight is a highly-reflective tube that brings light into areas of your home that are dark.

Bringing natural light into dark spaces can be easier than you think with Solatube tubular skylights

Replace the bulbs in your most-used fixtures with compact fluorescents and save
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See what's coming up on this week's edition of PowerHouse!

May 19/20
  • Segment 1: Installing LEDs
  • Segment 2: Building an energy smart house
  • Segment 3: Buying an energy efficient home
  • Segment 4: HERS rating




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