New Leaf America

Energy Efficient Lighting Overview

More than 25% of electricity in the US is used for lighting
The standard residential light is the incandescent bulb, a marvel when Thomas Edison invented it over 100 years ago, but in reality it acts as a heater, that gives light as a by-product.
Close to 95% of all of the energy used by incandescent lights escapes into our homes as wasted heat from the tungsten filament that glows white-hot when electricity passes through it. Replacing all incandescent lights with new high performance CFL (compact fluorescent) or LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes) is the absolute best first step in making your home more efficient and more comfortable. You’ll see your savings and comfort improve on the very first month.

 

The U.S. is phasing out the sale of inefficient incandescent starting in 2012. Additionally, 27 countries in the European Union (EU), Australia, New Zealand, and many South America countries have already banned the sale of incandescent bulbs.