I Can See the Light!

• Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
  Something that simple can save electricity and make the bulbs last longer.
• Install compact fluorescent lighting in lamps and fixtures.
  Initially, these bulbs cost much more than regular incandescent bulbs, but because they use a fraction of the energy and last many times longer, they easily pay for themselves over time. These lights don't get as hot so you save on A/C. Look for special compact fluorescents for dimmable and 3-way fixtures.
• Clean light bulbs around the house.
  It may seem silly at first, but dust can reduce lighting effectiveness by 10%. You might want to wait until they cool down before you give this a try.
• Don't forget the outside lights.
  If you have outdoor lights that are on during the night, replace them with compact fluorescent lights. A word of caution: most timers or motion sensors will shorten the life of most blubs, including compact fluorescents.