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The Hidden Costs of Home Ownership (Part 4): Lighting

9/1/2016 (Permalink)

"Replacing your home’s lighting is a simple way to save money on your energy bills. Find out which bulbs are best.

With the major energy drains of your home taken care of (see Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the series), you can move on to smaller projects. And while it may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, replacing your lighting is a simple way to save hundreds of dollars on your energy bills each year. Lighting is also the easiest (and quickest) way to increase your home’s energy efficiency.

The 3 best light bulbs to use

  • Halogen incandescent bulbs are a more energy-efficient choice than traditional incandescent bulbs. They’re also the most common type of bulbs. An “old” 60-watt incandescent BR30 costs about $8 a year to run (based on 3 hours of use per day)."

Read more at Light up your home, not your electric bill. Part 4, Hidden Costs of Home Ownership

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