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How to improve home lighting efficiency
- Farah Ahmad
How can I increase efficiency in my home's lighting?
Want to help the environment, and save electrical energy and cost? By relying less on the strained power grid of your own city, you can do so! A few procedures will help you, the homeowner, to increase lighting efficiency.
Natural lighting
Natural lighting is your best friend! Remove those curtains (consider installing blinds instead), and let daylight filter through, nearly reducing your dependence on artificial lighting. Consider the installation of skylights for large areas without windows
Bulb and fixture choice
CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light) are more energy efficient than incandescent lighting. CFL produce less heat and produce more light per watt than incandescent lighting Select fixtures which can accept CFLs. LED (Light-emitting diode) lighting is also energy efficient due of its long-lasting qualities.
Gain control
Install dimmers so you can set the brightness and intensity, therefore saving more energy. Sensors also work to activate light through motion or sound, having lights turn on only when necessary.
Think passive
Light-colored reflective floor and wall surfaces increase interior illumination. Both natural and artificial lighting are reflected, reducing amount of fixtures and lights needed.
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Farah Naz Ahmad was born in New York City and is a fifth year Architecture student with the career goal to obtain a license to become a registered architect. Currently, she is the student representative for public relations for the City College of New York Solar Decathlon team, and is also president of the AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students) Chapter for the school. Farah promotes such concepts as solar energy to provide a cleaner environment for the next generation.
