Lighting is one of the easiest places to start saving energy. Replacing your five most frequently used light fixtures or the bulbs in them with energy saving light bulbs can save €60 a year in energy costs, they also last significantly longer than standard incandescent light bulbs, saving money on energy bills and replacement costs.

Light Switch

Remember to always turn off your lights when leaving a room.

Porch Light

The outdoor porch or post lamp is one of the highest used light fixtures in a home, and is the perfect place to install energy efficient lighting products. Many compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) will fit easily into existing porch lights. Or install a new energy effecient outdoor fixture that saves energy through advanced CFL technology, a motion sensor and/or a photocell that turns the light on only when someone is present or on at night and off in the morning.