{"id":264,"date":"2026-04-29T14:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lighting-direct.co.uk\/blog\/?p=264"},"modified":"2026-05-01T10:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:03:22","slug":"saving-energy-on-lighting-six-top-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lighting-direct.co.uk\/blog\/saving-energy-on-lighting-six-top-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving Energy on Lighting – 6 Top Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Posted on 13 September 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Maxine Clarke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last updated on 2 August 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

As we move towards autumn and energy prices remain high, we know customers are looking for ways to make savings on their utility bills. With that in mind, we thought we\u2019d share our top six ways to save energy on lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Save up to 90% electricity by making the switch to LED bulbs<\/strong> throughout your home. There are LED light bulbs<\/a> available for the majority of light fixtures today, including decorative filament<\/a> styles that enhance the look of your light fitting. Making savings and improving an already great light? Win-win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Replace light fittings with those with integrated LEDs<\/strong>. With so many designers incorporating them into new LED lighting<\/a> styles, and many styles having an expected life span of over 20 years, you\u2019ll be saving energy for years to come, as well as getting a great look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Pick solar powered garden lights<\/strong> which allow you to light up your garden without any power at all. Our range of solar garden lights<\/a> is extensive, and even include security lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Choose rechargeable battery powered lights<\/strong> \u2013 either for garden lights, or picture lights<\/a> to save on buying expensive disposable batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Find lights with sensors<\/strong> so they are only on when you need them. Look for passive infrared (PIR) sensors, motion detectors, and dusk to dawn sensors when you\u2019re buying new lighting. Check out our security lights<\/a> section to view all outdoor sensor lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6.  Make use of technology<\/strong>. Smart homes<\/a> present opportunities to make savings on your energy usage. Smart bulbs, smart plugs, and smart speakers all connect to Wi-Fi networks and allow you to set up your lights to be on or off wherever you are through manufacturer apps. If you\u2019re not a lover of smart technology, then look for plug-in timers that will help you reduce the amount of electricity your lights use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve made the switch and are sharing your findings on Instagram, don\u2019t forget to tag us @lighting_direct<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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