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Lighting

There are more choices for lighting your home than you probably realize.The savings can add up - new lighting standards began in 2012. Upgrading 15 inefficient incandescent bulbs in your home could save you about $50 per year. Since most of the bulbs also have longer life spans, you'll continue to save into the future. Nationwide, lighting accounts for about 10% of home electricity use.

Explore some of the most common options here. You can also jump over to the lighting section of energy.gov to explore even more lighting options for your home.

Incandescent Lighting

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Incandescent lights have traditionally been the most common type of home lightning. They light up instantly, providing a warm light and excellent color rendition. You can also dim them. Incandescent lamps are the least expensive to buy, but because of their relative inefficiency and short life spans, they usually are more expensive to operate.

Halogen lamps—a type of incandescent lighting that uses tungsten filaments—achieve better energy efficiency than standard incandescent light bulbs. They also provide excellent color rendition. Halogens are more expensive than incandescent bulbs, but are less expensive to operate

Learn more about how incandescent bulbs compare to more energy-efficient options.

Fluorescent Lighting

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Fluorescent lamps use about 25% of the energy used by incandescent lamps to provide the same amount of illumination (efficacy of 30–110 lumens per watt). They also last about 10 times longer (7,000–24,000 hours). Improvements in technology have resulted in fluorescent lamps with color temperature and color rendition that are comparable to incandescent lamps.

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) combine the energy efficiency of fluorescent lighting with the convenience and popularity of incandescent fixtures. Consider changing to CFL bulbs for a more energy-efficient home.

LED Lighting

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The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly developing lighting technologies. Widespread use of LED lighting has the greatest potential impact on energy savings in the United States. LEDs last longer, are more durable, and offer better light quality than nearly any other type of lighting available. LEDs are directional—much like a flashlight—which makes them ideal for applications such as recessed downlights and task lighting.

Much of the above text is courtesy of energy.gov

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  • Account Services
    • Account Management
      • Manage Your Online Account
      • Payment Options
      • About Your Bill
        • Bill Sample
        • Terms on Your Bill
        • Rates
        • Avoid Late Fees & Disconnects
      • Service Calls & Charges
      • Start Stop Transfer Upgrade
      • Patronage Dividends
      • Avoid Peak Hours
    • Member Services
      • Member Programs
        • Co-op Connections Program
        • Helping Hand Reminder
        • Notify Landlord Before Disconnect
        • Power Boost Gift Certificate
        • RECare Program
        • Support Iowa Renewable Energy
      • Outdoor Lighting
      • Member Information Update Request
      • Keep Your Bill Affordable
      • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
      • Terms & Conditions (Tariff)
      • Tree Trimming
      • How Electricity Reaches You
  • Manage Energy
    • Save Energy & Money
      • Rebate Forms
      • Residential Heat Rate
      • Electric Vehicles
    • Smart Electrification
      • Renewable Options
        • On-Site Generation Facilities
        • Support Iowa Renewables
      • Smart Technologies
        • AMI & Smart Meters
        • View My Usage
      • Beneficial Electrification
    • Electric Efficiency Resources
      • Heating & Cooling
      • Water Heaters
      • Lighting
      • Use Energy Wisely TSE Site
      • Quick DIY Energy-Efficient Tips
      • Energy Calculators & Resources
      • ECI REC's Commitment to Energy Efficiency
  • Outages & Safety
    • Outages
      • Outage Center
      • If an Outage Occurs
      • ECI REC Outage Map
      • Iowa Electric Co-ops Outage Map
    • Safety
      • Call Before You Dig-811
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      • Grain Bin Safety
      • Electric Safety Resources
        • Electric Safety & Outage Tips
        • Safety Videos
  • Community & News
    • Youth/Community Program
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      • Iowa Youth Tour - Washington, D.C.
      • Iowa Youth Leadership Academy
      • Safety Education
      • Community Reinvestment Fund
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • News & Resources
      • Newsletters
        • Member Newsletter
        • eNewsletters
        • Iowa Electric Cooperative Living
      • Bill Inserts - Power Notes
      • Literature, Brochures, and Guides
      • News & Media Inquires
      • Resources and Assets Library
  • The Cooperative
    • Legislative Hub
      • Iowa Grassroots Networks
      • National Grassroots Networks
    • Cooperative Difference
      • Co-op Advantage
        • The Non-Profit Advantage
        • Democratic Governance
        • Co-op Membership
        • Guiding Principles
      • Annual Meeting of Members
      • Member Survey
    • About Your Cooperative
      • About ECI REC
      • Service Territory Map
      • Your Board of Directors
      • Management Team Directory
      • Touchstone Energy® Co-ops
      • Where's the Power Come From
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
      • Careers