What is Energy Star Lighting?

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Lighting that qualifies under the Energy Star are those that help save energy, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These not only help cut down on your utility bills, they help protect the environment in the long haul, while not depleting the earth’s resources rapidly. 

Energy Star lights must adhere to the stringent guidelines set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as the United States Department of Energy.

Standards of Energy Star lighting

Energy Star CFLs and LEDs conserve up to 75% more energy when compared to normal lights.Energy Star CFLs generate 75% less heat when compared with regular bulbs.

Energy Star lights and products tend to be a bit more expensive, mainly because a lot more research and thought goes into making these products more environmentally friendly and consuming lesser energy. The bulbs cost an average of between $35 and $50, while the fixtures tend to cost a lot more. However, when you consider that you wont need to change the bulbs as often, as these last an average of 10 times more when compared with regular lights, they are well worth the money you end up paying for them.

You can purchase Energy star lights almost anywhere, at your local light store or any other store that retails lighting products. You could even order these online, all you need to do is type in Energy Star lights and you will most probably be able to find an online retailer you can purchase from.

This company states that if everyone replaces just one of their regular bulbs with an Energy Star bulb, the country as a whole would be saving $600 million a year only on electricity bills. Apart from that, you would also reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases equivalent to the emission produced by about 800,000 cars. Which is certainly a big deal and that is how Energy Star makes a difference. Join them in their journey and become a part of this great conservation project.

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