(NC)—You should be aware that leaving outdoor lights on all night for convenience or security reasons may entail substantial electricity costs.
If you want to use less electricity but still have appropriate lighting, there are a number of possible solutions.
Motion detector for outdoor lighting
• For outdoor security lighting, a motion detector is just the thing. It automatically turns on lights when the sensor picks up motion and turns them off when the sensor no longer detects motion over a certain period of time.
• Sensors are always combined with a photoelectric cell that detects natural lighting and prevents lights from going on during the day. That way, you save energy.
Timer for outdoor lighting
• A timer is another device that controls how long lights stay on and off.
• Timers can considerably reduce the amount of electricity used for outdoor lighting by turning on lights only when they are needed and only for a limited time.
• Don't forget that a 100-W lightbulb left on 24 hours a day costs $60 a year in electricity.
Compact fluorescents
• Replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents (designed for outdoor use) is an efficient way to save electricity. Compact fluorescents use up to 75% less electricity and last up to 10 times as long as standard incandescent bulbs of equivalent light power. This makes them especially suitable for hard-to-reach places.
You can find out how much this solution would save you by completing the ENERGY WISE Home Diagnostic. Call 1 800 363-7443, or (514) 363-7443 in the Montréal region, for your questionnaire or go to www.hydroquebec.com/ residential to do the online Diagnostic and obtain your recommendations report immediately.
Along with your recommendations report, you'll get a promotional leaflet containing information about discounts on electronic thermostats and other energy-saving products from our manufacturer and retailer partners.
- News Canada
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This is good information about outdoor lighting, I'll have to bookmark to refer back to.
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