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Energy Saving Light Controls
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Summary: By installing energy saving lighting controls you will benefit from greater flexibility in managing your lighting requirements and controlling your utility budget. |
How to Save Energy with Lighting Controls
What are Efficient Lighting Controls?
Energy saving lighting controls specially developed for homeowners to lower the amount of energy usage which, in turn, reduces the amount of harmful gasses released into the atmosphere. They include: dimmers, scene control dimmers, occupancy sensors, outdoor motion sensors and timers.What do they do?
They limit the amount of time the lights are on and the amount of electricity that is used.
The rising cost of energy and the increased concern for the environment overwhelmingly support the rationale for homeowners to install energy saving lighting controls and devices. In addition to preventing air pollution, these “green” products can deliver big savings on your utility bills. As you go through your new home’s checklist, an equally important consideration should be surge protection devices that are strategically placed both inside and outside the home to protect your expensive electronics and appliances. |
Peace of mind comes from knowing that by taking a few precautions now, you can protect your family, your home, your precious belongings and the environment today… and tomorrow. |
Even using a energy saving lighting controls dimmer at the full brightness setting saves an incremental amount of energy and extends bulb life by reducing stress on the filament an important consideration in hard-to-reach fixtures. |
The Advantages of installing Dimmer Switches |
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As a homeowner, by installing energy saving lighting controls you will benefit from greater flexibility in managing your lighting requirements and controlling your utility budget. |
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Dimming the lights sets a mood and will save you money on your electric bill. |
Dimming |
reduces |
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10% |
10% |
2x longer |
25% |
20% |
4x longer |
50% |
40% |
20x longer |
75% |
60% |
More than 20x |
Types of Energy Saving Lighting Controls
Types of Energy Saving Lighting Controls
Enjoy a lower energy bill after installing these energy saving lighting controls options while enhancing the mood of your home with lighting.
Lighting Control |
Description |
Application |
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A switch that gives |
Perfect for setting a |
Control the intensity |
Perfect for setting a |
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Automatically |
Ideal in basements, |
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Strategically |
Primarily used for |
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Wall-mounted |
Great for controlling |
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