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Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.

Document offering methods to greatly reduce lighting energy use through the application of high quality fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) technologies.

Website discusses differences between CFL and LED bulbs.

A website describing a list of common vocabulary used when describing light bulbs.

A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.

A website exploring the use of lighting controls products like dimmers, motion sensors and timers to save energy in the home.

A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.

ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.

Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.

A website explaining the measurement of light bulbs, measurable in lumens, & brightness levels that ENERGY STAR products produce.

A website explaining lumens & how to compare the amount of light that lightbulbs can produce when shopping for replacements.

A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.

A fact sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs & how to find the right one to fit your lighting fixture.

A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.

A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.

A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.

A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.

A website explaining the basics of LED lightning, their lifespan, their use in general lighting applications, the amount of heat produced, and why you should choose ENERGY STAR certified LED products for your home.

A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.