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The energy-efficient bulbs come with some precautions.
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In hundreds of styles, easy-to-install energy-efficient lighting brightens the backyard.
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Philips. Designed as a replacement for a 60-watt incandescent light bulb, the 12-watt EnduraLED looks similar to the familiar incandescent A19 bulb and screws into any standard light fixture. The manufacturer says the bulb uses 80% less energy than a traditional incandescent bulb and will last 25...
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As the traditional incandescent bulb fades away, new energy-efficient options are quickly taking over—and may eventually change the way we light our homes.
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Legrand/Pass & Seymour.
With pre-set dimming control, automatic lighting shutoff, and optional automatic lighting activation, the Dimming Multi-way Convertible Occupancy Sensor allows homeowners to maximize energy savings as well as lighting levels. Passive infrared technology distinguishes...
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Kichler. Design Pro Linear packages LED lighting in strings of thin, 1/4-inch pods for installation in tight spaces such as in and around corners, cabinets, toekicks, and tray ceilings. The LEDs offer up to 75% energy savings versus traditional incandescent lighting, the company says, and have a...
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LEED-Platinum prototype production home combines high-performance features with flexible design details.
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Cree. Designed for the residential market, the CR6 LED downlight features TrueWhite technology, which the company says provides for warm light and beautiful color rendering. The 12-watt lamp delivers 48 lumens per watt, replacing a 65-watt incandescent. It boasts a color rendering index of 90 and a...
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Sea Gull Lighting. Powered by JuiceWorks LED lighting technology, these surface-mount fixtures use 15 watts—consuming 85% less energy than incandescent fixtures and 40% less energy than equivalent CFLs—while delivering 40 lumens per watt, says the firm. The light offers smooth dimming down to 10%...
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LED recessed downlights are now available with a 3?1/2-inch aperture that delivers 10.5 watts with 500 lumens at 3000K; a 4?1/2-inch aperture that delivers 14 watts with 622 lumens at 3000K; and a 5?1/2-inch model offering 14 watts with 635 lumens at 3000K and 730 lumens at 4200K. The fixtures can...
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Remodelers, electricians, and other pros need to think twice before tossing fluorescent light bulbs in the trash.
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Energy Star–approved Brandt Point fixtures are available in three-light wall-bracket and two-light wall-bracket and flush-mount styles using 13-watt GU24 CFLs. Defined by a sleek, modern design, the fixtures feature simple, unadorned architecture that creates a dramatic appearance, the manufacturer...
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Halogena Energy Saver halogen lamps are offered in 40-watt and 70-watt models as alternatives to 60-watt and 100-watt incandescents. The halogen lamps feature a 3,000-hour average rated life and deliver 800 to 1,600 lumens, the same light output as the higher-wattage incandescents, for a 30% energy...
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Designed to look like a 6-inch recessed downlight trim kit, the Faux Can is actually a flush-mounted CFL downlight, helping to avoid the heat problems associated with recessed cavities, says the firm. The 26-watt, Energy Star–qualified fixture is available in dimming and non-dimming versions. It...
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Compliant with Energy Star, the Acadia chandelier uses six GU24, 13-watt CFLs. The collection’s European rustic design combines comfort and sophistication, according to the maker, and the misted bronze finish is a mix of dark and russet browns that suggests warmth. The champagne seeded glass...
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The SpringLamp three-way CFL/LED hybrid bulb switches between 19 watts, 30 watts, and a 1-watt LED night light and can be used in table lamps and floor lamps. Lasting an average of 10,000 hours, the three-way CFL/LED is manufactured using lead-free glass, giving the bulb better lumen maintenance...
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Design Pro LED under cabinet lighting features an ultra-thin, 1/2-inch profile and provides 40,000 hours of life. The LED chip emits a soft, white light, according to the manufacturer. It is offered in three outputs: a 4-watt, 6-inch-long fixture; an 8-watt, 12-inch-long fixture; and a 12-watt...
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Energy-efficient low-voltage systems can add value to the home's backyard staple.