Energy-Efficient Lighting (NAPSA)—Eco-friendly fluores- cent bulbs have received a bad rap for being too expensive or for giv- ing off a nasty bright hght, but today’s eco-friendly lighting fix- tures and accessories options are a far cry from the dull, flickering fluorescent tubes of yesteryear. Now you can combinetheeffi- ciency you need with the aesthetic you desire. With rising energy prices, the energy savings from these fixtures more than offset their cost. Dave Feldman, CEO of YLighting (www.ylighting.com), offers some guidelines: 1. Choose energy-efficient lighting that combines diffusion and light to avoid glare. A great example of this is YLighting’s Agave Flower pendant light, which provides a functional lighting source while using metharcylate ribs to diffuse unnecessaryglare. 2. Veroca ceiling light devices are good for high ceilings. Think of them as “skylights” that create a softer, warmer-feeling atmosphere. 3. Try more creative high-design fixtures. One excellent option is the Anastacha chandelier, which is indisputably modern and stylish, yet an artistic alternative. 4.Slot lighting is a unique way to shed light in even the smallest of spaces, providing indirect, yet effective light that recesses into walls or ceilings. 5. Fluorescent bulbs now come in a wide range of color temperatures—from a “warm” spectrum option, ideal for bringing out natural tones, to a “daylight” option, comparable to full sunshine. One compact fluorescent light saves 500 pounds of coal. Visit www.ylighting.com for further suggestions and guidelines.
