Lighting accounts for 7 per cent of a typical household’s energy bill. Cutting your lighting bill is one of the easiest ways to save energy and money.

 

• Houses typically use a mixture of standard light fittings and downlighters or spotlight fittings.

 

• Energy efficient bulbs are available for both types of fittings.

 

• Changing the bulbs you use and how you use them will instantly save your home energy and money.

 

LEDs are available to fit both types of fittings and are particularly good for replacing spotlights and dimmable lights. Though more expensive to buy initially, they are more efficient than CFLs and will save you more money in the long term. By replacing all halogen downlighters in your home with LED alternatives, you could save around £40 a year on your electricity bills.