Cut your household energy use and save the planet whilst saving money!
In most modern homes, lighting accounts for 10-15% of the electricity bill; an expense we might not often consider when shopping for light bulbs. All too frequently, the temptation is to opt for a cheaper light bulb rather than investing in an energy saving recommended light bulb ' and investing really is an apt term in this situation. The cheap, traditional light bulbs are nothing but a quick fix; they will need replacing up to 12 times in the time an energy saving recommended light bulb will continue lighting your home. Once you are aware of this surprising piece of information, the price of the old fashioned light bulb in comparison to energy savers suddenly shoots up, and if you take into consideration the fact that for each traditional light bulb you replace with an energy saving recommended bulb you can reduce your bill by approximately £7 per year, the sensible option becomes clear.
Not only are the energy saving bulbs more efficient, they're also hardier; although, like the traditional bulbs, energy efficient bulbs can break if handled carelessly, they are actually harder to break than their old-fashioned counterparts. This is due to the fact that they are often coated with plastic as a protective measure, and added to that their smaller diameter results in higher stress limits; consequently breakage rates are said to be less than 1%.
It's not just your pockets that will benefit if you swap to energy saving recommended light bulb ' the planet will also gain. Most of the UK's energy comes from fossil fuels; this produces carbon dioxide emissions and contributes to climate change. By taking simple steps to reduce the energy we use, we will cut our carbon dioxide emissions and do our bit to help protect the environment.
So next time you're shopping for new lighting, why not check for the energy saving recommended logo? You'll be saving the environment whilst saving your pennies. The energy saving recommended logo was developed in order to help you spot the most energy efficient products; products that cost less to run simply because they use less energy to do the same job than more inefficient products. The light bulbs, for example, save energy (and money) because they are much more efficient at changing electricity into light.
You'll be able to spot the energy saving recommended logo on a range of lighting products and fittings. You can also find the logo on household appliances, as well as heating, glazing and insulation products. It means the goods are amongst the most energy efficient you can buy as they have met strict criteria.
About the Author:
Written by Amanda Richardson on behalf of Lighting World. Lighting World is a division of DC Homewood Ltd, offering a comprehensive range of lighting products from single ornate domestic fittings to vast industrial and commercial installations, and a comprehensive catalogue of energy saving products.
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