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Electricians: Energy Saving Light Bulbs

You can save energy in your home by switching to energy saving bulbs. An energy saving bulb will use 80% electricity compared to a normal bulb and gives out the same amount of light.

Why use energy saving bulbs?

Energy saving light bulbs no longer come in one generic, unappealing style. There is now a wide range of energy saving bulbs, in different styles, fittings and sizes.

Better for the environment...

Due to the fact energy saving bulbs use less energy, they result in less carbon dioxide been released in to the atmosphere. So they save you money and help to save the environment.

How much can they save you?

According to the Energy Saving Trust, energy saving light bulbs can save you an average of £2.50 a year, due to the fact they can last 10 times longer than normal bulbs, an energy saving light bulb could save you £45 in it’s lifetime.

On average it you switch to energy saving bulbs for all of the lights in your house, you could save £45 a year and £390 over the bulb’s lifetime. These calculations take into account the higher cost of energy saving light bulbs.

And before you ask, these savings take into account the higher cost of energy saving light bulbs. These days, the prices of Energy Saving Trust Recommended light bulbs start from £1 - £2, so you'll usually recoup the extra outlay within a year .

Energy saving light bulbs use between a fifth and a quarter of the electricity of ordinary bulbs to generate the same amount of light. So where you'd normally use a 60W bulb, you'll only need a 11-14W energy saving trust recommended equivalent.

What to Look out for...

When purchasing energy saving light bulbs look out for the energy saving Trust Recommended logo. These bulbs have been independently tested to ensure they meet the recommended guidelines.

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