You can reduce lighting energy use by selecting lighting and sources that use energy more efficiently, and by installing lighting controls.

Here you'll find the following information:

• Lighting principles and terms
  Lighting performance and design factors to consider for energy efficiency.


• Lighting design
  Basic indoor and outdoor lighting design principles and methods for energy efficiency.


• Types of Lighting
  Lamp types to consider and compare for energy efficiency.


• Lighting controls
  Controls to automatically turn lighting on and off as needed.


• Lamp and ballast replacement
  Replacing lamps and/or ballasts in light fixtures to improve energy efficiency.


• Lighting maintenance
  Basic maintenance to help keep your lights operating at their optimum energy efficiency.


• When to turn off your lights
  Energy-saving advice for when to turn off incandescent and fluorescent lights.