Outdoor Lighting Tips

Outdoor lighting not only enhances your yard, but is important for safety and security. Here are some tips to brighten your property year-round while conserving energy.

• Use motion sensors to light the entrances to your home.
• Use single, "plantable" solar lights to give your garden a pleasant glow.
• Replace outdoor incandescent bulbs with CFLs or LEDs.
• Be sure to clean your outdoor fixtures frequently. Dust and dirt reduce brightness.

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• Switch your incandescent light strings to LEDs to save money on your energy bill.
• LEDs use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs and they don't get hot.
• The amount of energy consumed by just one seven-watt incandescent bulb is equal to 140 LEDs (more than 14m of lights).
• Install timers for your outdoor lights.