Lighting
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› A-rated bulbs
A-rated bulbs are cheapest in the long term
Replace seven incandescent bulbs with A-rated equivalents and save 67 Euros per year.
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› Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs are more efficient than incandescents
Halogen bulbs have the same colour qualities as incandescents, but are more energy efficient.
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› Incandescent bulbs
Conventional bulbs are rated E-F
Conventional bulbs use four times as much power as A-rated energy saving bulbs.
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› LEDs
LEDs are energy efficient light sources with a long lifetime
LEDs are small electronic semi-conductor chips which radiate light when current flows through them. They come in both coloured and white versions and typically use 0.1-5 watts.
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› Lighting control
Lighting control helps provide the light you need
You can save a lot of electricity by managing your lights properly. Lighting control ensures that lights only come on when you need them. This is achieved with the help of motion sensors. Light dimmers can provide the right level of lighting in different situations.
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› Lighting myths
Persistent myths about energy saving bulbs and fluorescent lamps
A-rated energy saving bulbs give out cold light, and fluorescent lamps cause migraines. These are a couple of classic lighting myths that you might have encountered. Find out here if they can be confirmed or denied.
Page last updated 06.10.2008

