10 Tips to Save Money on Your Electricity Bill for Lightings
When we conserve energy at home, we can all play a small yet valuable role in helping to reduce the need for electricity generation. Saving energy isn’t just about helping you to be more energy-efficient and considerate of the environment; it’s also a great way to save money.
Here are 10ways you and your family can save electricity at home conveniently
1. Turn off the lights
Remember to turn off the lights when not necessary
2. Switch to LED lightings
LED light fittings will consume less electricity and also have longer life span.
3. Use translucent lamp shades
By using the above, the light bulbs will give a brighter effect and also reduces the number of bulbs.
4. Clean the bulbs and fixtures
Dusty bulbs are inefficient. In order to maximise the light output, it is a good practice to clean the bulbs and fixtures regularly.
5. Let natural light do it’s work
Open the curtains, install transparent/translucent roof tops, wherever possible, to let the natural light to come in.
6. Install 3 types of lights
There are overall, localised and accent lightings that provide the required light source based on the task at hand.
7.Invest in solar lightings
During the day, the lamps will be charged by natural light and when it’s dark it could be switched on manually or automatically.
8. Install timers and sensors
It would be a great investment on the above, for lights in some areas that are often left switched on accidentally.
9. Multiple switches
Individual switches to control the light fittings individually at the area that you need to illuminate.
10. Placing of switches
Place the switches very close to all entry and exit points.
