Green Lighting: How Energy-Efficient Lighting Can Save You Energy and Money and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Flip the switch to energy-efficient lighting




This do-it-yourself guide makes it easy to upgrade residential and commercial lighting to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining or even improving the quality of the lighting. Filled with step-by-step instructions, Green Lighting shows you how to save money and energy with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), solar lights, windows, skylights, fixtures, controls, and other bright ideas. Methods for calculating return on investment, plus recommended sources for energy-efficient products, are included in this practical resource.

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Color temperature measurements


In-depth details on the differences between LEDs and CFLs


How utilities bill for electricity usage


Comparing wattage and determining energy savings


ENERGY STAR® ratings


Purchasing appropriate bulbs, fixtures, and sensors


Developing a comprehensive green lighting plan for your entire home, office, or commercial environment


Incandescent, halogen, and gas-discharge lighting


Solar and next-generation lighting