Energy Star Certified Lighting

Most Energy Star-qualified fixtures come with pin-based CFLs, which makes it more difficult for people to swap them out of less energy efficient incandescent bulbs after initial use. However, not that some Energy Star outdoor fixtures will accept an incandescent bulb because they save energy through a  motion sensor and or photocell.

Energy Star-qualified fixtures are readily available in the marketplace and come in hundreds of popular styles, including floor, table and desk lamps as well as in a hard wired style for typical ceiling, wall, bathroom or outdoor light fixture. Many of these light fixtures and bulbs support an automatic daylight sensor, dimming switch or motion sensor.  According to Energy Star, if every home in the US replaced the five light fixtures it uses most with registered models, it would prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of nearly 10 million vehicles.  That is an impressive number!

An Energy Star Qualified light fixture has the following characteristics:

• They use one-quarter the energy of traditional lighting fixtures
• They must distribute light more efficiently and evenly that other standard fixtures
• They support bulbs that must last at least 10,000 hours. (Typical light bulbs like incandescents last 1,000 hours)
• They carry two-year warranty which is double the industry standard

In each of the following categories, individual models can range from highly decorative classic styles to ultramodern concepts and bare-bones utility designs.  Many of these fixtures will work well with fluorescents as well as incandescents and that there are light-emitting diode and halogen examples for every category.


What does this mean for you?

By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified models, you can save about $60 each year in energy costs. Light fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR combine quality and attractive design with the highest levels of energy efficiency available today.

At Reenergize CO, we recommend changing your most used light fixtures with Energy Star rated fixtures.  Along with adding more insulation, installing a whole house fan or adding more energy efficient windows - new light fixtures is one of the most cost effective changes you can make around your house to start saving money immediately.