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LIGHTING
ENERGY
 It
is simple to save energy, just watch what you buy. Why keep
polluting the environment? Instead of buying
the new, fancy chandelier with 25 bulbs made out of
solid diamond that
uses 250 watts, you can buy
the Energy Star approved progress lighting
chandelier that uses a maximum of 100 watts. Think of all the
money this would save you!! Or lets say a light bulb just died
in one of your high-hat light fixtures. Instead of buying the
common energy-pumping Halogen flood light, you can buy the compact
fluorescent-flood light bulb (CFL) that is Energy Star approved
and guaranteed to be more
energy efficient the common flood light. Not only do the Energy
Star approved lights save energy and money, but they also reduce the
amount of pollution being put off into the environment!!
 We are using Energy Star approved fluorescent lighting because it provides us with bright, warm light while using 2/3 the less energy than incandescent lighting, 70% less heat, and lasts 10 times longer than incandescent light bulbs. We also used the new Energy Star approved compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) because it puts off the same warm, yellow light as the incandescent bulb. The types of Energy Star approved fixtures because they lower energy usage and pollution.  What made us choose Energy Star approved ceiling fans instead of the standard ceiling fan? We chose to use Energy Star approved ceiling fans because they are 50% more energy efficient than the standard ceiling fan/light units and saved us $15 to $20 yearly on utility bills and saved us money on air-conditioning and heating because our fans are being properly operated.  We used the following tips to hang our fans and make them energy efficient: 1. Reverse the fan motor in winter months. 2. Hang the fans so that their blades are at least one foot below the ceiling, seven feet above the floor, and two feet from the nearest wall.  
Anybody who is smart, doesn't want to pollute, and wants a CHEAPER ELECTRIC BILL would choose to buy Energy Star approved lighting over the standard pollution-producing lighting! |
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