A lightbulb moment
Standard or incandescent light bulbs are very inefficient but, by switching to energy efficient bulbs, such as light emitting diodes, more commonly known as LEDs, you can save money on your energy bills, cut your carbon footprint and still enjoy a well-lit room. The Energy Saving Trust estimates you could make the following savings by changing from an incandescent or halogen lightbulb to an LED:
• 100 watt incandescent bulb – save up to £15 per bulb per year (based on 1,100-lumen bulb running for 562 hours per year).
• 75 watt incandescent bulb – save up to £10 per bulb per year (based on an 825-lumen bulb running for 503.5 hours per year).
• 60 watt incandescent bulb – save up to £7 per bulb per year (based on an 660-lumen bulb running for 445 hours per year).
• 50 watt halogen bulb – save up to £6 per bulb per year (based on 750-lumen bulb running for 521 hours per year).
• 35 watt halogen bulb – save up to £4 per bulb per year (based on an 525-lumen bulb running for 521 hours per year).
But that’s not all, these LEDs are durable and should last for years, so there’s another saving.
