Lighting

Why should I change to low energy light bulbs?

• Low energy light bulbs can last up to 12 times longer than conventional light bulbs
• You can save up to £10.00 a year on electricity bills
• Choosing energy-saving light bulbs is one of the easiest ways of cutting your energy use
• If every household in Britain replaced just three normal bulbs with energy savers, enough energy could be saved to run all the country's street lighting.

Which low energy bulb should I buy?

Low energy light bulbs come in a standard bayonet and screw fittings and a variety of shapes and sizes.

As low energy light bulbs use a quarter of the energy of a conventional light bulb to create an equivalent amount of light, low energy light bulbs come in lower wattages.

It is worth noting that low energy light bulbs do not work with electronic sensors or timers.

What if I cannot afford to replace all my light bulbs now?

You can start saving energy now without replacing all the bulbs in your house. Why not start by turning off the lights when you leave the room, and adjusting your curtains or blinds to let in as much light as possible during the day.

Also, to keep costs down just replace your conventional light bulbs with energy saving ones as they wear out.

Did you know that you should recycle your used energy saving light bulbs?

The producers of energy saving light bulbs have co-founded an organisation that provides free of charge return facilities. Visit the Recolight website to find out more.  

Page last reviewed 6 December 2011