Introduction to
Energy-Efficient Lighting
What this training includes
• Energy-efficient lighting options
– CFLs
– LEDs
• Helping customers shop
– Lumens vs. watts
– The Lighting Facts label
• Energy Trust of Oregon lighting offers
Energy-efficient lighting options
There are several types of energy-efficient lighting
options available in the market, including CFLs,
LEDs and halogens. However, they’re not all created
equal.
Energy Trust recommends that customers purchase
ENERGY STAR CFLs and LEDs, as they are thirdparty tested and save money and energy.
CFLs
Benefits of CFLs
Help your customers understand that CFLs:
• Provide as much light as an incandescent
bulb but use up to 75 percent less energy.
• Save up to $30 in electricity costs over the life
of the bulb.
• Last up to 10 times longer.
• Come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Types of CFLs – shapes and styles
Spiral bulbs or twists are good for covered lighting
fixtures such as table lamps and ceiling fans.
A-Lamp bulbs are spiral bulbs with a cover. They are
similar to the standard incandescent bulb shape and can
be used in a variety of fixtures.
Candelabra bulbs are perfect for decorative light
fixtures such as chandeliers, wall sconces and
covered porch lights.
Types of CFLs – shapes and styles
Globe bulbs are ideal for fixtures where bulbs are
visible, such as bathroom vanities.
Indoor reflectors are designed to be used inside in
recessed can fixtures.
Outdoor reflectors are designed to be used
outside and are perfect for flood lights.
LEDs
What are LEDs?
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LED stands for light-emitting diode. This
technology is integrated into all sorts of
products because of its extreme efficiency.
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LED bulbs can last for 25 years, far
exceeding other lighting technologies,
including incandescent bulbs, halogens
and even CFLs.
Benefits of LEDs
Help your customers understand that LEDs:
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Provide an even distribution of light and excellent
color quality.
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Can be dimmable with the right switch.
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Turn on instantly.
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Can be used outdoors due to their strong
performance in cold environments.
Benefits of LEDs
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ENERGY STAR qualified LEDs are rated to last at
least 25,000 hours, which equals about 25 years of
lamp life with standard use.
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Provide as much light as an incandescent bulb but
can use up to 80 percent less energy.
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Can last 35 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
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Can provide directional and omnidirectional lighting.
Halogens
Halogen bulbs
Halogen bulbs can be more efficient than
incandescent bulbs but are not nearly as
efficient as CFLs or LEDs.
Halogens:
• Are typically 30 percent more efficient than
standard incandescent bulbs.
• Give off a considerable amount of heat,
making them less efficient than CFLs or
LEDs, and extremely hot to the touch.
• Can be used for directional lighting such as
desk lamps.
Help Your
Customers Shop
Choosing the right bulb
Guide your customers to consider a few things:
• Color and brightness they want.
• Type of fixture the bulb will be used in.
• Shape and size of the bulb they need.
• Cost, durability and energy-efficiency of the bulb.
Dimmer compatibility
When helping your customers choose the right type of
bulb, be sure to ask them if their fixture requires a
dimmable CFL or LED, as installing a non-dimmable
bulb in a dimmable fixture can cause it to flicker and
buzz.
Customers may be able to use the same fixture for an
LED as with an incandescent bulb, however, dimmers
designed for incandescent bulbs may not be
compatible with LEDs and they may need to upgrade
their fixture for optimal LED performance.
Color options
• CFLs and LEDs are available in different shades of light (color
temperatures), ranging from warm to cool.
• Color temperature is measured in kelvin, or K. A lower number
indicates a warmer shade of light, while a higher number is
cooler and brighter.
• It is important to help customers choose the right bulb color for
their space.
Color Temperature Range for Bulbs
Color options – soft white
Soft white
For a warm, yellow-colored light, similar
to traditional incandescent bulbs,
choose bulbs marked “soft white” or
“warm light.” Soft white bulbs are often
used in bedrooms, living and dining
rooms.
Color options – bright white
Bright white/daylight
For a cooler, whiter-colored light,
choose bulbs marked “daylight” or
“bright white.” Whiter light is often
used in kitchens or work spaces like
offices and garages.
The Lighting Facts label
• Use the Lighting Facts label to
help your customers compare
different types of light bulbs.
• The label provides information
about the life of the bulb, bulb
brightness, color temperature
and estimated yearly energy
costs.
Focus on lumens
• When shopping for energy-efficient lighting, tell your
customers to compare lumens, rather than watts, to
compare bulbs.
• Lumens measure how much light a bulb produces.
More lumens means the bulb gives off more light,
fewer lumens means less light.
• Watts measure how much energy is being used to
power the light bulb.
Lumens vs. watts
• Incandescent, CFL, halogen and LED bulbs use varying
amounts of energy (watts) to produce the same amount of
brightness (lumens).
• Use the Lighting Facts label to help customers compare
lumens and watts for different bulb types.
Light Output (Lumens)
450
800
1100
1600
Incandescent Bulbs (Watts)
40
60
75
100
CFL Bulbs (Watts)
11
15
23
26
LED Bulbs (Watts)
9
12
Not currently
available
Not currently
available
Energy Trust
Lighting Offers
Energy Trust lighting offers
Reduced priced bulbs
• Energy Trust offers a discount of $2 per
bulb on specialty CFLs and $10 per bulb
on specialty LEDs through Simple Steps, Smart Savings
(a collaboration with Bonneville Power Administration).
• Qualifying bulbs are already marked down on store shelves,
so there is no need for customers to present a coupon to
receive the reduced price.
Energy Trust lighting offers
• The following CFLs and LEDs can be found at
reduced prices:
 CFLs
– Candelabra bulbs
– Globe bulbs
– Indoor and outdoor reflectors
– Three-way twists
 LEDs
– Indoor and outdoor reflectors
– Recessed can lighting fixtures
Contact Energy Trust
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If you have questions about the lighting options mentioned in this
presentation, contact our program coordinator at 1.877.283.0698,
option 2.
If your customers want more information about Energy Trust or
lighting incentives, have them call 1.866.368.7878 or visit
www.energytrust.org/residential/incentives/lighting