Did You Know? Bulb Matters

We hear a lot about lighting and energy efficiency, but can the right light bulb really be effective in reducing monthly bills and utility consumption? Yes, it can!

According to the Environmental Protection Agency’sEnergy Starsite, if every American home replaced just one light bulb with a bulb bearing the Energy Starlabel,我们将保存足够的能量光300万homes for a year, save roughly $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to those from about 800,000 cars.

For more on lighting, consider:

Light Bulbs: The Shape of Things to Come
Smart New Choices for Outdoor Lighting
How To: Save Money and Electricity