You may know that January 1, new legislation went into effect with regard to incandescent light bulbs, but what does this mean for you?  We have a few quick facts to help everyone understand what is happening in the world of household interior lighting.

You may have noticed over the past several years that traditional Christmas light strings have been replaced by LED (light emitting diode) Lights.You may be asking yourself, “What’s the big deal?”  While energy savings is most often talked about, LED lights offer other benefits as well.

A change in weather means it is time to review the programming on your thermostat.  That is, if yours is programmable.  If not, you might consider swapping yours for a new one.  It’s a small investment that can pay off big in energy savings.  Then, a few minutes spent programming each season can pay off big time on your energy bills.

Most Energy Star rated CFLs last 6,000- 10,000 hours or more while many incandescent bulbs fail at 1,500 hours.