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beauty and performance for your home E N E R G Y S T A R beauty and
performance
for your
home
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S T A R
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L I G H T I N G
G U I D E E N E R G Y S T A R L I G H T I N G S A V E S
M O N E Y A N D P R O T E C T S T H E
E N V I R O N M E N T
Save Money
E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled lighting
lowers the cost of lighting your
home by using less electricity.
E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled bulbs not
only use 6775% less energy than
other bulbs, they also last as
much as 6 times longer. The
E
NERGY
S
TAR
label identifies
energy efficient products, ranging
from light bulbs and appliances to
new homes. Products with this
label meet strict standards of low
energy consumption set by the
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the U.S. Department
of Energy. For a full list of
residential lighting products that
carry the E
NERGY
S
TAR
label,
please visit
www.energystar.gov/products.
E
NERGY
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TAR
Cool Idea!
Most of the electric power used
by incandescent light bulbs is
wasted as heat, which is why they
get so hot. E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled
light bulbs create less heat, so
they require less power than a
conventional bulb to create the
same amount of light. As a result,
E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled bulbs run
cooler and safer, decreasing fire
risks and lowering cooling costs
in the summer.
Protect the Environment
When you use E
NERGY
S
TAR
qualified products, you help
protect the environment from the air pollution associated with power generation. If
just one room in every U.S. home had E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled lighting, the change
would keep one trillion pounds of greenhouse gases out of our air.
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Lighting Guide
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Acknowledgements
Efficiency Vermont
developed this Lighting
Guide with assistance
from the Westinghouse
Lighting Corporation
and the New Jersey
Clean Energy
Programs.
� 2003 Efficiency Vermont
75
watt
18
watt
$32
Lifetime
Savings*
* Assumes 6,000 hour lifetime of fluorescent lamp @ $5.00,
7 incandescent bulbs @ $0.50 each, $0.10 kWh
One trillion pounds
of Greenhouse Gasses would be
kept out of the atmosphere if just one room in every
U.S. home had E
NERGY
S
TAR
lighting.
To the naked eye, the
light output of an
incandescent halogen
torchiere on right and
an E
NERGY
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TAR
torchiere
on left look the same.
An infrared camera
reveals the heat
released by the halogen
lamp on the right,
which is hot enough to
fry an egg. The E
NERGY
S
TAR
model on the left
uses only 55 watts to
provide the same
amount of light as the
300 watt, dangerously
hot halogen lamp. K I T C H E N
Todays kitchen is much more than a place to cook. The kitchen can be a gathering
place for a crowd or a quiet place to prepare and eat an intimate meal. Kitchen
lighting, therefore, needs to be as inviting as it is functional. On pages 35, you
will find a range of fixtures that help you create the ambience you want, while
properly displaying the natural colors of foods, and providing you with the work
light you need.
U N D E R - C A B I N E T L I G H T I N G
Under-cabinet lighting provides direct illumination of kitchen work surfaces.
Under-cabinet fixtures are out of sight and positioned to minimize shadowing on
countertops. E
NERGY
S
TAR
under-cabinet fixtures usually use thin-diameter
fluorescent tubes that use only about one quarter the electricity of halogen or
incandescent bulbs, and last much longer.
Advances in
efficient
lighting
technology
mean that the
quality of light
provided by
E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled fixtures
is equal to or
better than the
light cast by
traditional
lighting.
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H A N G I N G
F I X T U R E :
Good Earth
G4126-AB-1
U N D E R
C A B I N E T
L I G H T S :
MaxLite
SKF1308UC
R E C E S S E D
L I G H T S :
Sea Gull Lighting
1140E 11002E C E I L I N G F I X T U R E S
Traditional ceiling domes and elegant close-to-ceiling fixtures, shown on the left,
provide general, indirect lighting from a central location. Complement these light
sources with task lighting that targets high-use areas like countertops or sinks.
Good Earth G4131-AB-1
Westinghouse 64209
Brownlee 2146
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R E C E S S E D C E I L I N G L I G H T I N G
Recessed ceiling fixtures provide both accent and task lighting. These fixtures
commonly come with incandescent bulbs that use more energy, generate more heat,
and cost more to operate than E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled bulbs. Replace the incandescent
bulbs in your recessed fixtures with E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled bulbs. Not all E
NERGY
S
TAR
bulbs are appropriate for recessed fixtures. Make sure the ones you use are
also labeled Suitable for use in enclosed fixtures. When you install new fixtures,
upgrade to E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled recessed fixtures. While not recommended, if the
recessed fixtures are to be installed in an insulated ceiling, make sure that they are
air-tight and indicate they are Washington State-approved or IC rated for
insulation contact. This will prevent heat and humidity from escaping into
your ceiling.
H A N G I N G
F I X T U R E :
Westinghouse
64209
U N D E R
C A B I N E T
L I G H T S :
MaxLite
SKF1308UC
R E C E S S E D
L I G H T S :
Sea Gull Lighting
1140E 11002E BULB
SIDE VIEW OF
ARCHITECTURAL
LIGHTING DETAIL
Lighting can
contribute up
to as much as
15% of your
homes annual
electric costs.
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R E C E S S E D
L I G H T S :
Sea Gull Lighting
11002E
A R C H I T E C T U R A L
L I G H T I N G :
T-8 linear fluorescent
lamps with dimmable
electronic ballasts
over cabinets
U N D E R
C A B I N E T
L I G H T S :
MaxLite
SKF2213UC
Sea Gull Lighting 69069-02E
Good Earth G4126-AB-1
Good Earth G4985-RT-1
P E N D A N T F I X T U R E S
Hang pendant fixtures over high-use areas, like a table or breakfast nook. To
control glare, hang a lamp above either side of a high-use area. To minimize
shadows, avoid locating hanging fixtures too near cabinets or in areas that will cast
light on the back of a person working in the kitchen.
A R C H I T E C T U R A L L I G H T I N G
If constructing a new home or undertaking significant renovations, talk to your
builder or contractor about designing and building light fixtures that blend into
your homes architecture. Linear fluorescent fixtures can be built into spaces above
cabinets, into exposed beams or behind decorative valances to create exactly the
appearance and atmosphere you want, with excellent energy-efficiency. Because
architectural lighting is built on-site, you wont find an E
NERGY
S
TAR
label. Ask for
energy efficient linear fluorescent fixtures with T8 lamps and electronic ballasts
for high quality lighting at an affordable price. L I V I N G R O O M
In living rooms, where comfort and ambience are key considerations, emphasize
accent and task lighting, with a minimum of general lighting. Start with accent
lighting over bookshelves, special artwork, a fireplace or entertainment system.
Add table, floor or recessed lights for reading areas. Complete the room with a
close-to-ceiling fixture for general lighting, or an E
NERGY
S
TAR
ceiling fan/light for
air circulation.
A R C H I T E C T U R A L
L I G H T I N G
T-8 linear fluorescent
lamps with dimmable
electronic ballasts on top
of exposed beams
F L O O R L A M P S
Technical Consumer
Products 53832BS
Westinghouse 72087
Westinghouse 72086
Hampton Bay 55296
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For maximum
savings, use
E
NERGY
S
TAR
labeled fixtures
in the areas you
light most.
VALANCE LIGHT A household
that uses 10
E
NERGY
S
TAR
fixtures can
save as much
as $125 on its
electricity bills
each year.
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Good Earth G4150
Sea Gull Lighting 7980-02E
Westinghouse 64215
D I N I N G R O O M
When designing lighting for the dining room, consider how you use the space. If
this is a rarely used formal area, indirect lighting may serve your needs. A single
ceiling fixture over the table, recessed lights, ambient light behind a soffit (see soffit
on page 9) or valance will provide formal dining rooms with soft, diffused
illumination. If, however, the dining room table accommodates everything from
nightly homework to annual tax preparation, supplement your general lighting with
task lighting, like a hanging pendant fixture and/or downward directed lights. A
larger table may be better served by more than one fixture.
B E D R O O M
In the bedroom, the importance of general lighting is secondary to warmly
illuminated small areas and accurately lit task areas. Reading light can be provided
by a table lamp on a nightstand or a fixture mounted on a wall behind the
headboard. Desks, closets and vanities require their own task lights. Architectural
lighting, wall sconces or a torchiere will provide sufficient lightin