What can you save by switching to energy efficient bulbs?Replacing 3 x 100W incandescent lightbulbs with CFLs using 3 hours of electricity per day can save an average household up to €43 per annum. To calculate your own savings please visit the ESB’s energy efficient lighting webpages which includes an online lighting guide and calculator. Most energy efficient lightbulbs, such as CFLs and halogen lightbulbs, are available in various configurations and although they cost more to purchase, they are far more energy efficient thus reducing electricity costs. For example, a CFL lightbulb uses 80% less electricity than an equivalent incandescent lightbulb and typically lasts eight to twelve times longer. A new halogen lightbulb uses 30% less electricity and lasts twice as long as an ordinary incandescent lightbulb. Advances in technology mean that energy efficient lightbulbs are now available in a wide variety of fittings, shapes and sizes | Guidance on Energy Efficient LightingThe ESB’s Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting provides useful information to allow consumers to make informed choices when purchasing energy efficient lighting. Further tips and advice on energy efficient lighting may be found on here at www.sei.ie/powerofone and change.ie Frequently Asked QuestionsIn order to assist consumers, the European Commission has issued Frequently asked questions about the regulation on ecodesign requirements for non-directional household lamps which covers a range of issues associated with the Regulation. Figures and graphics are available in the PDF and WORD versions of this document available within this link. More information on the lamp types covered can be found in the Phasing out incandescent bulbs in the EU Technical Briefing document from the EU Commission’s website. |