Useful extras
October 29, 2008
Dim the lights
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
Low lighting uses less energy and prolongs the bulb’s lifespan. You can save on energy expenses by installing and using dimmer switches whenever possible. Today, challenge yourself to add installing a dimmer on one light fixture to your to-do list. Then schedule a date to do it.
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All the suggestions are cool. I recently learned that just having something plugged in that is not in use can generate higher electrical useage. In the day and age where utility bills
keep increasing it is so important for us all to use different approaches to benefit us and the environment as a whole. Dimmers are nice especially if you have a beautiful painting you like to enjoy with that effect. All the little things add up like fridge settings that may be set way too cold etc.
It is thinking of the simple things, like dimming and turning off lights, that can help us to save tons of energy. I try to think about it constantly, especially during the day when it is bright, why would I turn on a light?
Its easy once you are in the habit of just turning off lights. I know it sounds simplistic, but when you just keep the habit, especially this time of year when it gets dark earlier, it sticks with you.
I switched my lights to lower watts last year and it show the savings on our electric bill
I’m using cfls also – and turning them off when not in the room. Uses less electric power than dimmed lights
I recently switched all my lights to lower wattage, and I am saving big on my electric bill!
I use cfls in all my light fixtures, but no dimmers so my family and I became very aware of the number of lights on in each room. We shut them off.
I love the dimmable compact flour. bulbs !!
The dimming CFL bulbs are still too expensive yet, and the warm up period is just not practical for us. We try sticking with turning off lights in rooms out of use and using the sun while it lasts!
Also helps that there are now dimmable compact fluor. bulbs as well. Although you need to turn them up high few a few minutes before dimming them.