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Turn lights off when not needed |
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Use fluorescent lighting in rooms where light is required
for long periods |
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Use task lighting over areas where work is carried out
and incorporate dimmer switches where you may not always require strong
lighting |
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Use incandescent globes in areas of your home where
light is used for short periods of time, such as walk-in cupboards
and toilets |
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Make the best use of daylight, but take care to limit
direct daylight during summer |
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Use the lowest wattage light needed to adequately light
up an area |
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Keep lights and fittings clean |
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Avoid using downlights for general lighting |
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Avoid using multiple globe fittings |
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Place switches at exits of rooms to encourage people
to turn off lights and use two way switches where possible |
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Avoid having several lights activated by one switch
- use separate switches for each light |
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Paint rooms light colours. Dark wall, ceiling and curtain
colours absorb light, increasing the amount of lighting needed |
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Use motion detectors or timers for outdoor security
lighting |
