Although many Americans are starting to show greater concern for the environment and going green has become the in thing to do, the greatest motivation for change is still the effect it has on their pocketbook. That is why switching to energy efficient lighting is such an easy change to make—it can show up to a 20 savings on monthly energy bills. Making the switch doesn t requiring remodeling your home or buying expensive parts either; it s as easy as turning a light bulb in some cases. Even better than that is the fact that most energy efficient light bulbs actually last longer than regular bulbs so they create less waste and require less effort as well.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Could Save Billions
CFLs or compact fluorescent light bulbs are a great source of energy efficient lighting that save quite a bit of energy while creating a well lit environment. In fact, according to one manufacturer, if every home in America switched just one light bulb in their home to a CFL we would save over $600 billion dollars each year in energy costs. That would be enough to light 3 million homes for a year and it is a great way to preserve natural resources such as petroleum and coal that are burned to create much of America s electricity. That also means a lot less pollution being emitted into the environment. Think of the impact if all the light bulbs were changed over.
Energy Efficient Lighting Fixtures Save, Too
Of course, CFLs aren t the only choice in energy efficient lighting for the home or office. Fluorescent and LED fixtures also help reduce the amount of energy required to light up your home or office. These fixtures can be used to replace your current fixtures and are a must for responsible new construction. While installing new fixtures is an additional up front expense and requires a little more work than just screwing in a light bulb, the long term savings and benefits make up for it in the end. More than just saving money on your own electric bill, energy efficient lighting is the economically responsible choice for homeowners and businesses alike.
Everyone Can Help
Of all the ways that a person can make a positive impact on the environment, switching to energy efficient lighting is the easiest and least expensive. If every person in America would vow to just make one small change at a time the positive effects would be felt on the economy and the environment significantly as people would save money while using less electricity. Some changes, like eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, require greater expenses and will take longer to implement, but switching to energy efficient lighting is something that every person can afford to do, will give them an immediate savings on their energy bills. There is so little effort required for something that can have such a dramatic impact. There is just no reason that every household can t make energy efficient lighting a priority.
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Gregg Camp is an experienced Santa Cruz real estate broker who has spent more than 20 years working in the beautiful Santa Cruz home market. Find your “eco-home” in Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas of Aptos, California at http://www.PropertyInSantaCruz.com
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