Energy Efficient use of lighting at home

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) use 80% less electricity and last up to 10 times longer than ordinary light-bulbs - could you install more in
your home?
Dimmers allow you to only use what level of lighting you require at any time and so control the amount of energy you use. Dimmers cannot always be used with CFLs so check the product packaging or manufacturers details before use.
Movement sensors, time delay switches etc. are all available to improve lighting efficiency, but good manual operation of lighting in the household
is always vitally important.
Always turn off lights when you leave a room.
Always remember to properly avail of daylight, especially when getting out of bed in the mornings, open the curtains rather than turning on the lights!
Dirt can reduce lamp efficiency by 20-25%.
Missing or dead lamps, defective wiring or broken blinds result in poor lighting performance

What Can You Save?
Replacing 3 x conventional light bulbs with CFLs can save a household up to €37 per annum and €24m nationally, with CO₂ savings of over 115,000 tonnes per year. ESB have a great online Lighting Guide as well as a Light Bulb Calculator that can help you calculate savings on the several different types of light bulbs.