Lights.com—Energy Efficient Lighting
Energy efficient lighting can come in the form of energy-saving products like compact fluorescent bulbs, lighting controls, low-voltage outdoor fixtures, and rope lighting. Making the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs, for examply, is one of the easiest ways to achieve energy efficient lighting in your home. You can also add different lighting controls like dimmers, timers and photocells to help save energy by adding light only when and where you need it.
Energy Efficient Lighting Kits
Specialty lighting kits can help you save money and energy. Under-cabinet or rope lighting kits make everyday tasks easier, provide safe night lighting, and create dramatic effects. If you find yourself squinting and strain to read a cookbook on your kitchen counter, you can benefit from under-cabinet lighting.
These low-voltage fixtures attach to the bottom of any cabinet and provide bright, non-glaring illumination. Most under-cabinet light fixtures are shaped like miniature hockey pucks. The prices for these kits range from $15 to $50. The power consumption is about 20 watts per light and you will notice the
Rope lighting is another great energy saver.Rope lighting is great for both interior and exterior use. You can illuminate your driveway or landscape outdoors, or highlight cabinetry or architectural elements indoors. This set of miniature low-voltage bulbs are embedded in a tube of highly durable PVC plastic and even a first time do-it-yourselfers can install this product.