Make the switch to energy-efficient lighting in your home.
The average U.S. household has more than 40 sockets for light bulbs, ranging from table lamps to ceiling fixtures. Larger homes can have far more. Lighting accounts for about 20% of annual household electricity bills, or approximately $200 per year.
Switching from incandescent light bulbs to ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs is the most affordable step you can take to use less energy, reduce your electricity costs, and protect the environment. An ENERGY STAR qualified CFL can last up to 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. Switch one light bulb to a CFL, and you can still save around $42 in energy costs over the CFL's life. In partnership with Efficiency Vermont, many Vermont lighting retailers offer special pricing on CFLs. While supplies last, select ENERGY STAR CFLs are just 99 cents at participating Vermont retailers. That’s up to $9 off the regular price on each bulb. Learn more.
The next step in energy-efficient lighting, light emitting diode (LED) technology offers many benefits over traditional incandescent bulbs and even today’s compact fluorescent light bulbs such as low power consumption, longer life, compact size, and reliable operation in cold temperatures. Learn More.