Change A Light (NAPSA)—Here’s a bright idea from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): save money and the environment by changing your indoorlighting to ENERGY STAR. A typical household spends about 10 to 15 percent of its annualelectric bill on lighting— mostly dueto inefficient fixtures and bulbs. By reducing energy use, consumers can significantly reduce their annual energy bills— and help reducethe risk of blackouts and brownouts. ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent lights use 66 percent less energy than standard incan- descents and last up to 10 times longer. “By replacing a 100-watt incandescent with an ENERGY STAR qualified 32-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL), a household will save at least $30 in energy costs over the lifetime of the bulb,” says Marsha Penhaker, DOE spokesper- son for ENERGY STAR. “In addition to saving money, consumers can cut their demand for power, which is critical to helping prevent poweroutages.” In addition to light bulbs, you can also get ENERGY STARqualified indoor and outdoor light fixtures. According to DOE, these distribute light moreefficiently and evenly than standardfixtures. To learn more, visit www.ener gystar.gov or call the ENERGY STAR hotline at 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
