How Changing Lights Can Impact Your Energy Consumption?

Recently, there has been a change in lighting standards due to the new lighting standards set by the federal government. As a result, you won't be able to make use of traditional light bulbs. So how is the new law going to affect householders like you? You will have a greater number of lighting options to choose from. There will be a significant drop in your electricity bills as well.

Now, you will need to pay adequate attention to labels to make sure that your rooms get sufficient amount of illumination. People usually buy light bulbs on the basis of their looks. Now clients who buy in a hurry might have to bring them back if they find that the bulbs don't fulfill their requirements.

To buy the best bulb, you will need to pay a greater amount of attention.

But a little bit of awareness can help you select the right one. At present, you have three types of light bulbs to choose from, LED bulbs, halogen bulbs and compact fluorescent bulbs. LED bulbs get illuminated through light releasing diodes. They last for years and consume a lesser amount of energy as compared to CFLs. But they are costly.

CFLS come with high durability and make judicious use of energy. As compared to LED bulbs, they are more affordable. Halogen bulbs neither save too much of electricity or have high durability. But they are the most suitable option for people who don't wait to change their lighting option.

So how would you choose the bulb which suits your requirements? First and foremost, go through the label mentioning the lighting facts. It will offer you with valuable information on the brightness of the bulb, the amount of power it consumes, and the amount that you might have to pay. You can use the available information to compare bulbs.

Occasionally, government comes up with rebates to ensure energy efficient lighting. You can look for rebates at www.dsireusa.org.  Understanding the label will be easier if you know a number of terms. One of them is lumen, which is used for measuring the brightness of a bulb. You should opt for a bulb with 800 lumens to replace an old 60-watt bulb.