Energy Star Lighting: Kitchen
From appliances and lighting to home sealing, there are several areas to improve the energy efficiency of your kitchen and save on energy bills.
Energy Saving Tips
Install ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures or replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) that have earned the ENERGY STAR.
Kitchen fixtures are some of the most used light fixtures in a home. ENERGY STAR qualified lighting fixtures are available in popular styles that may be just right for your kitchen, such as cabinet-mounted, ceiling-mounted, and recessed can models. ENERGY STAR qualified lighting provides bright, warm light while using 75% less energy, generating 70% less heat and lasting up to 10 times longer than standard lighting.
QUICK TIP!
Remember to always turn off your lights when leaving a room.
Dining Room
Conventional chandeliers with many lights can be one of the highest wattage fixtures in the home. There are now more stylish and decorative options in energy-efficient light fixtures available. Look for ENERGY STAR qualified chandeliers, torchieres, ceiling-mounted and wall sconces at most home centers, lighting showrooms and specialty stores. ENERGY STAR qualified lighting provides bright, warm light while using 75% less energy, generating 75% less heat and lasting up to 10 times longer than standard lighting.
QUICK ENERGY SAVING TIP:
Turning off just one 60-watt incandescent bulb, that would otherwise burn eight hours a day, can save about $15 per year!