Lighting

Phase out
inefficient lights

Introduction

• Basic facts about residential lighting
• Energy efficiency: Remember the second price tag
• Basic terminology
• Facts on lighting
• Lighting tips
• The history of lighting
• Future lighting technology
• Renovating with light

Choosing Lighting Fixtures

• Determine your needs
• Choosing fixtures
• Choosing lamps
• Comparison chart
• Choosing the right lamp or bulb
• Incandescent bulbs
• Tungsten-halogen bulbs
• Fluorescent lamps
• Compact fluorescent lamps
• ENERGY STAR^® qualified compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
• Questions and answers on CFLs
• Lumens and watts: What the terms mean
• How to find what you want
• How to increase the energy efficiency of your home's lighting
• Renovating your kitchen or bathroom with lighting in mind
• Outdoor lighting
• Creating "green rooms" using outdoor lighting