Energy Efficient Lighting
What is this?
Low energy lighting is becoming more popular by the day. There are a number of low energy bulbs on the market, from low watt bulbs to exciting new LED systems.
What’s the benefit?
Traditional incandescence light bulbs make light by passing an electric current through a filament to heat it, which in turn produces light. These types of light bulbs lose 90% of their energy consumption through heat, so they are only actually 10 % efficient.
LED lights are made out of silicone. They’re designed to last, made out of recyclable materials and emit a warm bright light that is much healthier for you than regular lighting.
The facts about LED lights:
- They are 90% efficient
- They have a robust construction
- They have 50,000 hours of life compared to only 8,000 in incandescence bulbs.
- They create no unhealthy IR or UV emissions
How can Footprint Building help?
We have a well researched range of LED lights and low watt bulbs for sale from our showroom.
Answers to frequently asked questions:
1. Are they suitable for my home?
LED lights are more expensive to install initially but the pay back is quick: over the period of time that the bulbs last for the saving is enormous, both financially and environmentally.
To work out how much you can save click here
2. Do I need planning permission?
You will not need planning permission to change the lighting system of your house.
3. Are there any grants available?
There are currently no grants available for energy efficient lighting, but you can apply for interest free loans to help install the systems.
You can check here for grants that are available for other renewable systems.
Further information
For more information on low energy lighting please pop into our showroom on: 42 Pembroke Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3BQ, or give us a call to discuss your individual requirements: 0117 3179571. We have a range of different samples in house.
