Reduce lighting costs at home

Energy efficient lighting means choosing the right lights and light fittings, turning lights off when you're not using them and using natural light wherever possible.

Plan energy efficient lighting
The most common lighting alternatives, together with the most energy efficient option for each of them.
Use lighting efficiently
Energy efficient lighting means choosing the right lights and light fittings, turning lights off when you're not using them and using natural light wherever possible.
Choose the right downlights
Using downlights rather than pendant or fluorescent fittings will mean you need to install more lights, resulting in higher energy use and running costs.
Choose the right fluorescent lighting
Although CFLs are slightly more expensive to buy than incandescent bulbs, their longer life and lower energy usage make them less expensive over their lifetime.
Choose the right LED lighting
Although LEDs are relatively expensive to buy, good quality LEDS can last a long time – at least 25,000 hours.
Replace halogen lights
Although halogen lights are available in either low voltage (12V) or 240V models, low voltage doesn't necessarily mean low energy use.