Category Archives: Lighting

Which LED Lighting Products Would You Consider Trying?

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Energy Savers

On Monday, Chris discussed his upcoming project to replace the lighting in his kitchen and family room. Chris is considering LED (light-emitting diode) lighting, especially for his kitchen, where they can be installed under the cabinets. LEDs can also … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Light: LED Under-Cabinet and Recessed Downlights

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Energy Savers

I moved into my apartment about four years ago. Little by little, I’ve continued to make improvements that help me save money on my energy bills. I’ve:

Applied weatherstripping to seal air leaks around windows
Insulated my crawl space
Installed storm … Continue reading →

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How Do You Choose the Right Lights for Your Home?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Energy Savers

On Monday, Elizabeth told you about new labels for light bulbs that the Federal Trade Commission will be rolling out in 2011. The labels are based on the familiar nutrition labels you see on food packaging and are designed to help you choose the right … Continue reading →

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Changing How You Choose Light Bulbs

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Energy Savers

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission announced that light bulbs will have a brand new style of packaging, starting in 2011.
This is super exciting news! Well, all right, maybe “exciting” is a bit of a stretch, but it’s certainly useful if you’re th… Continue reading →

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Be Part of the Solution!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Allison Casey

I want you to be responsible

I was reading an article a friend posted to her Facebook status a week ago by author Thomas L. Friedman. In the article, Friedman quoted a letter that his friend, Mark Mykleby, wrote to the editor of The Beaufort Gazette … Continue reading →

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