Lighting

Lighting likely accounts for 12% of your home’s energy use – but don’t worry. Improving lighting is a fast, simple way to reduce energy bills. And with new lighting standards starting soon, you have more money-saving options than ever before.

New Lighting Standards

After January 2012, light bulbs will be almost 30% more efficient than the old-style incandescent bulbs. That means families who change at least 15 of their bulbs could save between $50 and more than $100 per year in electricity costs.

Learn easy ways to manage the transition

Energy Solutions for Sustainable Embassies Seminar and Reception

June 4, 2012 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm

2121 Crystal Drive, 22202 Arlington, Virginia

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Buying the Best Bulb: Energy-Efficient Lighting Video Tips

Date: Apr 11, 2012

Author(s):

Allyson Schmutter

Author(s):

Monique O'Grady

Are you still using the inefficient light bulbs Thomas Edison invented over a century ago?

A new video series can answer your lighting questions so you don’t get left in the dark.

Are you still using the inefficient light bulbs Thomas Edison invented over a century ago?

A new video series can answer your lighting questions so you don’t get left in the dark.

In six videos, the Alliance to Save Energy’s Monique O’Grady discusses energy-efficient lighting options and teaches you how to read the new labels.

Energy-Efficient Lighting: Lumens - Not Watts

35 years - 35 consumer video tips: lighting- Lumens not Watts

April 11, 2012

Monique O'Grady

Allyson Schmutter

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how you can save money and energy by making the right lighting choices.

In this segment, learn about how shopping for lumens will help you save.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Video

Energy-Efficient Lighting: Lighting Labels

35 years - 35 consumer video tips: lighting label

April 11, 2012

Monique O'Grady

Allyson Schmutter

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how you can save money and energy by making the right lighting choices.

In this segment, learn about the lighting labels that help you shop.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Video

Energy-Efficient Lighting: LEDs

35 years - 35 consumer video tips: lighting- LEDs

April 11, 2012

Monique O'Grady

Allyson Schmutter

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how you can save money and energy by making the right lighting choices.

In this segment, learn about energy-efficient LEDs.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Video

Energy-Efficient Lighting: Innovative Lighting

35 years - 35 consumer video tips: innovative lighting

April 11, 2012

Monique O'Grady

Allyson Schmutter

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how you can save money and energy by making the right lighting choices.

In this segment, learn about how there are energy-efficient bulbs for non-traditional fixtures.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Video

Energy-Efficient Lighting: Halogen Incandescents

35 years - 35 consumer video tips: halogen incandescents

April 11, 2012

Monique O'Grady

Allyson Schmutter

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how you can save money and energy by making the right lighting choices.

In this segment, learn about energy-efficient halogen incandescents.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Video

Energy-Efficient Lighting: CFLs

35 years - 35 consumer video tips: lighting- CFLs

April 11, 2012

Monique O'Grady

Allyson Schmutter

Celebrating 35 years with 35 consumer video tips!

The Alliance to Save Energy presents information about how you can save money and energy by making the right lighting choices.

In this segment, learn about energy-efficient CFLs.

Topics: Lighting
Programs: Communications Program
Resource Type: Video

Conserve for Earth Day: Lighting Dos & Don’ts

April 2, 2012

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 – and all year long – with simple, energy-efficient lighting dos and don'ts.

With Earth Day around the corner, remember that lighting accounts for about 12% of the average household’s energy bill. That’s a lot of energy! One way to save energy is switching off unused lights (just like people did worldwide during Earth Hour on March 31, 2012).

Topics: Appliances, Lighting, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: Alliance Commission on National Energy Efficiency Policy, Appliance Standards Awareness Project, Communications Program
Resource Type: Tip

Check Out the Social Energy App by Facebook, NRDC, Opower

Date: Mar 20, 2012

Author(s):

Miriam Berg

On April 4, 2012, Facebook, Opower and NRDC launched an app that allows you to compete with your friends to save home energy.

Article Update: The social energy app was launched on April 3, 2012 by Facebook, NRDC, Opower and 16 utilities. The 20 million households connected to participating utilities can use the app with instantly downloaded energy use data.