A Quick Guide To Efficient Lighting

According to the Australian government, lighting accounts for about 12 percent of all energy bills. With a bit of consideration and careful selection, this could be cut into half by most home owners. But where to start from?

Here are some simple tips for efficient lighting:

Utilise natural lighting where you can

Natural lighting is free and thus, you must utilise it wherever you can. If you are building a new home or renovating an existing property, make sure that you have natural lighting in the key living areas. Add a large mirror to your wall just opposite to the window. It will not only bounce back the sunlight, but also add a sense of depth to the room. You can also paint your walls with white paint that would help to reflect the light. Plan your building in a way that you can make the best use of sunlight. Sky lights and sun pipes are a cost effective way to bring daylight in your room.

The best way to install the skylights in an appropriate location is to hire an assessor who can provide you the best ideas of utilising natural lights. The assessment team are like magicians, helping you to bring down your energy costs. They not only help you with the lighting, but also look after the other aspects of a building construction.

Lighting Design

Design is not just about choosing the right type of lights, it is also about the considering the area and the lighting needs. If you cannot determine the correct spots for lighting installation, consider calling a home and building sustainability assessments team. They will let you find the most suitable spot in a room where lighting can be utilised to its fullest. It does not mean that the lighting will look boring or dull. The assessment is done keeping the decoration and designing in mind. They can help you with zonal lighting so that the energy costs are reduced while maintaining the aesthetic appeal and fulfilling the lighting requirements.

Lighting types

The main types of energy efficient lighting are fluorescent lamps (CFL), and light emitting diodes (LEDs). Both the lights are cost effective and durable. They provide bright lights without increasing the room temperature. For the best recommendation on CFL or LED, it is better to consult with an assessor. They can help you to choose the best lighting type along with the required wattage.

Unnecessary lighting not only increases the energy cost but also wastes electricity supplied by the municipal power distributor. In order to prevent that from happening, energy efficient lighting is extremely important.