What is the difference between ordinary bulbs, energy saving, halogen and LEDs in terms of energy consumption?
Good lighting in the home is important for appearance, comfort, security and safety. We now have a bewildering choice of lights for the home and it is important to use the correct ones for each purpose. Our advice is as follows: Ordinary light bulb – these should only be used in light fittings which are seldomly used, for instance a light in a loft or cupboard. Energy saving lamp – these use 80% less energy than ordinary light bulbs and should last at least 6 times longer and can often pay for themselves in the first year*. Wherever possible use these in place of ordinary light bulbs. Halogen lights – these use around 20% less energy than ordinary light bulbs*, however because they are often used in large numbers they can result in higher electricity bills. Therefore try to avoid using halogen lighting in areas where appearance is less important such as utility rooms. Also look out for low energy halogen replacement lamps which are now available. LED lighting is a fast developing area
