You can save hundreds on your utility costs by switching your most frequently used light fixtures to energy-efficient lighting.
LED or light-emitting diode offers the most energy efficient lighting technologies on the market. ENERGY STAR-qualified LEDs use at least 75 percent less energy and last up to 25 times longer than the traditional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs they replace.
Look at it this way… the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the operating cost of an ENERGY STAR LED bulb for one year is $1. That compares to $4.80 a year that it costs to use a 60W traditional incandescent bulb — multiply that by hundreds of lights throughout your property, well, you are in for hundreds in savings.
As a BGE Smart Energy Service Provider, Walter Electric electricians are trained and equipped to provide you with the latest in energy saving solutions.
Where to make the switch:
- LEDs save money in common areas
Because LEDs emit light in a specific direction, they make the ideal lighting for industrial uses such as street lights, parking lots, garages and walkways. - LEDs replace inefficient residential lighting
Not only will the LED lighting replace traditional 40, 60. 75 watt incandescents, they now come in a variety of colors–not just the white color of yesterday. They are perfect for kitchen under-cabinet uses because of their directional lighting, recessed lighting, and any kitchen or bathroom fixture. - Environmentally-friendly LED lighting outside
LEDs perform well in low temperatures and can be less expensive to install due to smaller transformers and cables and lower operating costs and reduced maintenance. So your landscape lighting won’t cost as much green!
It’s true LED lighting is more expensive to buy, but the money is recouped in the energy savings in less than a year. And the longer LEDs are on the market, the quicker the cost is coming down for these energy-efficient lighting options.