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New U.S. Energy Efficiency Legislation for Light Bulbs
Beginning Jan. 1, 2011, in California and Jan. 1, 2012, throughout the U.S., incandescent light bulbs must meet more stringent lumens/watt requirements. In other words, the bulbs must produce the same amount of lumens (brightness) for less wattage (energy). The changes begin with the 100 watt everyday incandescent light bulb, which must now use no more than 72 watts to produce a comparable brightness. Additional bulbs will be affected over the next several years.
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LUMEN Coalition Sponsors Efficient-Lighting Makeover in Va. Home
As more consumers embrace energy-efficient lighting, many are looking for guidance on which lights to choose. The diverse LUMEN (Lighting Understanding for a More Efficient Nation) Coalition formed in January 2011 to serve as this very resource through its website and other mediums. The LUMEN Coalition comprises a group of more than 40 manufacturers, nonprofits and consumer groups, including the ALA, NEMA, Alliance to Save Energy and the Department of Energy. Watch the press conference video.
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Ceiling Fans: Keep Your Cool While Saving Money and Energy
June 2011
When the mercury rises, it is hard to remain comfortable inside your home without running up a huge bill. Fortunately, the solution is much more affordable than investing in a new air conditioner or central air system. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), installing a ceiling fan in each living space will help family members feel cooler while saving energy. And if you have not upgraded your ceiling fans in the past eight years or so, you are missing out on saving even more money as many of today’s models are more efficient than ever.
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This summer many will be spending more vacation time at home instead of traveling to a distant location. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), with a few updates to your outside lighting, you can enjoy a mini vacation at home. Believe it or not, it’s easier – and less expensive – than you might imagine to transform your existing patio, deck, or pool area into a retreat that you will love (and that will make the neighbors jealous).
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Aging Eyes: Lighting Can Be Your Eyes' Best Friend as You Age
April 2011
Everyone experiences changes in their eyesight as they age. For many, it means buying reading glasses to read a menu, newspaper or other small print. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), changing the lighting in your surroundings can go a long way to enhance reading ability and increase comfort.
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Kitchen Lighting: Budget-Friendly Tips to Brighten Your Kitchen and Save Energy
March 2011
Rising gas and food prices may have put a damper on your plans to remodel this year, but there are some economical ways to update your kitchen. According to the American Lighting Association, just merely changing out the decorative lighting fixtures over the breakfast nook or center island can have a big visual impact, creating a fresher, more up-to-date look – and it is less considerably less expensive than replacing the cabinets or countertops. Perhaps that 1960s pendant that came with the house or the 1980s island light is clashing with the stainless steel fridge or dishwasher you bought a few years ago.
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Home Theater: From Man Cave to Kid Cave: Get the Most Out of Your Home Theater
February 2011
The term “home theater” used to mean a small room designated for the enjoyment of watching movies. Then gigantic flat screens and HD technology came along, and the video game industry upped the ante with Xbox, PlayStation®, and Wii products that appealed to every age group. With so many different uses, the home theater has morphed into an auxiliary family room. How can one room be made flexible enough to suit all of the activities performed there? Easy! According to the American Lighting Association (ALA) all you need to do is make a few tweaks in your lighting to satisfy the sports fan, the electronic game player, and the movie buff.
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