Do not leave outdoor lights on all night or during the day " consider using timers or sensors.
Use the lowest wattage light needed to adequately light up an area.
Use task or special purpose lighting to supplement general lighting wherever possible. Avoid using downlights (or recessed lights) for general lighting.
Keep lights and fittings clean.
Avoid using multiple globe fittings, as they are an inefficient form of lighting " around six 25 watt globes are required to produce the equivalent light output of a single 100 watt globe.
Use compact fluorescent lamps in rooms where the light is on for long periods.
Avoid having several lights activated by one switch.
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