Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit

The following text comes from "A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy," which is at the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website.

Lighting

Lighting

Energy for lighting accounts for about 10% of your electric bill. Examine the wattage size of the light bulbs in your house. You should also consider compact fluorescent lamps for areas where lights are on for hours at a time.

Your electric utility may offer rebates or other incentives for purchasing energy-efficient lamps.

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