Science Fair Projects: Lighting Conservation Energy Ideas

Lighting Tips

• Replace incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). CFLs use 75% less energy and last 8 to 10 times longer than incandescent lights making them worth the extra up-front cost. BUT, use CFLs appropriately - place them in fixtures that remain on for at least 3 hours daily. Special CFLs are required to operate with dimmers or 3-way switches.
• If you do not like fluorescent lighting then replace your regular light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs.

Turn off lights!

• Incandescent lights (regular light bulbs) need to always be turned off when not in use. Turn off your lights EVERY time you leave the room. Even 5 minutes makes a difference.

• Fluorescent lights work optimally when they are not turned off repeatedly, so only turn off when you are out of the room or plan to be away for 30 minutes or more.
• When day lighting is adequate.
• Leave minimal lighting on when you are away from your home as necessary for safety; otherwise, shut off all lighting.

Use the right amount of light

• Consider three-way lamps and dimming switches. This will make it easier to keep lighting levels low when brighter lights are not necessary.
• Use one large wattage lamp rather than two small ones. Example: use one 100 watt rather than two 60 watts light bulbs.
• Use task lighting (table and desktop lamps) instead of room lighting.
• Keep light fixtures, shades and bulbs clean!
• If you need a night light, instead of leaving a light on at night in a room or hallway, purchase a sensor night light. They come with a switch to turn off the flow of electricity when not in use.

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