Know the difference between lumens and watts
When shopping for new light bulbs, know the difference between lumens and watts. Lumens measure the amount of light produced by the bulb. Watts measure energy consumption. Energy-saving LEDs come in a variety of colors and brightness levels and last 15-25 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
Source: energy.gov
More tips for home energy savings
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Working from home?
Here are two easy ways to save energy in your home office.
Do you have a home office? Set equipment like printers and scanners to automatically switch to sleep or energy-saver mode when not in use.
In addition to saving energy, the equipment will stay cooler, which will help extend its life.
Another way to save in the home office is to use energy efficient lamps for task lighting. Small lamps use less energy than whole-room lighting.
Source: energy.gov
