Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Energy-Efficient Light Fittings

Investing in energy efficient lighting helps to lower your electricity bills and carbon dioxide emissions, without reducing the quality of light produced. There are tons of benefits of opting for energy efficient lights - here is your guide. 

Buying energy efficient lights

Did you know that companies are no longer allowed to manufacture new halogen lights? They are allowed to sell their old stock, though, so you can still find halogen bulbs in places if you look hard enough. This means that when shopping for new lights, you need to be careful that you check the labels and buy light fittings that are energy efficient. 

How do I choose?

There are two main types of energy-efficient lights available: CFLs and LEDs. LEDs are the most common and adaptable type and are also more energy-efficient. 

You also need to be aware of how many lumens each bulb has to ensure you're getting the right level of light. Energy-efficient bulbs use fewer watts, so instead of looking at watts to determine the brightness of a bulb, make sure it’s lumens. Here are a few comparisons:\ of the wattage of traditional bulbs and the approximate equivalent lumen values of energy efficient bulbs.

• 15 watts (traditional) - 140 lumen 
• 25 watts - 150 lumen
• 40 watts - 470 lumen
• 60 watts - 800 lumen. 

How will I save money and the planet?

A typical figure is that one LED bulb lasts for longer than a traditional bulb and will use 90% less energy. This will save you money on your electricity bill, will mean you don’t have to change your bulbs as often, and will mean that you’ll save the planet in two ways: they use less energy and are mostly recyclable.

There are many electricity calculators online that you can use to work out how much you use per week or month with your appliances and how the power outage compares. Perhaps you could make the switch and then see how much you save each month?

If you’d like to save your wallet and the planet at the same time, get in touch with the number one Online Electrical Supplies Store & Wholesaler In Auckland today.