Consider the activities that occur in each room, the atmosphere you want to create, and the decorative elements that you want to emphasise. Lighting should be planned to complement the lifestyle of the home. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are the most efficient types of lighting on the market today, and so the app does not offer any replacement options. You can compare traditional incandescents, halogens and CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) technologies in a range of shapes, including omnidirectional (classic shape), directional (reflector/downlight), capsule and tubular fluorescent. This tool allows you to calculate how much you can save by replacing your current lights with energy efficient alternatives. The app was originally developed by the Swedish Energy Agency and has been customised for use in Australia by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science on behalf of the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program.įor more information about energy efficient lighting and the E3 program, visit. Light Bulb Saver is completely free and works without connecting to a mobile network.

The app also provides a useful table to convert the wattage of traditional incandescents and halogens into lumens, and provides information about the household lighting technologies available in Australia, along with other useful lighting information. The Light Bulb Saver mobile app helps you calculate how much money you can save by replacing your current lights with energy efficient alternatives, and offers tips to help in designing effective and efficient lighting solutions for each room in your home. With lighting taking between 8 to 15% of the average household electricity spend there are lots of options to reduce the amount of energy used for lighting while still providing the right light for your needs.

You may have noticed that the choices of light bulbs available have expanded and some of the older options you once relied on have disappeared.

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