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There are very few purchases one can make that truly make a difference in the
environment. Hybrid vehicles immediately come to mind, as well as anything
made from recycled products paper and plastic goods especially. Well, there
are also major appliances and even lighting fixtures that can make a positive
impact on our planet; all you have to do is look for the little blue and white
sticker that says Energy Star. The Energy Star program was created in 1992 by the EPA as a means to promote energy efficient consumer products in an attempt to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by power plants. Energy efficient computer products were the first to be labeled, with major appliances, office equipment, home electronics, and the topic of this article lighting soon to follow. |
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Energy Star qualified light fixtures, when used with compact
fluorescent bulbs, use about 75% less energy than standard light fixtures. This
translates into two things a positive impact on the environment and a lower
energy bill to pay each month. To maximize both the energy and money savings,
consider replacing the five most used lighting fixtures in your home, or, at the
very least, replacing any standard incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents.
In most homes the light fixtures with the highest usage are kitchen ceiling
lights, living room (family room) table and floor lamps, and outdoor porch
lights. If every American home did this, we would save close to $8 billion in
energy costs each year while preventing the greenhouse gases equivalent to the
emissions from nearly 10 million cars.
About the Author: Check out the Eco-Lights website today for a
great selection of Energy Star qualified
lamps,
table lamps, and
sconces.
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