Save Energy with LED Light Bulbs

Action of the Month for MAY:

Replace six interior and one exterior incandescent, halogen, or CFL* light bulbs with LED light bulbs. 
​​This will reduce your utility bills through less energy use. It could save you up to $75 a year energy costs if it includes changing your five most frequently used lights.
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Advanced actions:
 

• Replace even more bulbs with LEDs.
• Look for Energy Star models when purchasing appliances. **
• Replace inefficient pre-1993 refrigerators & dishwashers with Energy Star models. ** https://www.energystar.gov/

DID YOU KNOW…
Energy Star LEDs provide the same brightness in lumens but use 70-90% less energy in watts. They come in many sizes and shapes. (Source: https://www.energystar.gov/)
 
Find out more…
tips-change-your-lightbulbs.pdf

*Fluorescent bulbs contain toxic mercury and need to be disposed of as hazardous waste at Bozeman Convenience Center or Logan Landfill. Check for drop-off days and times. https://gallatinsolidwaste.org/recycling/fluorescent-bulbs/
**May not be applicable for those who rent.
​*Fluorescent bulbs contain toxic mercury and need to be disposed of as hazardous waste at Bozeman Convenience Center or Logan Landfill. Check for drop-off days and times. https://gallatinsolidwaste.org/recycling/fluorescent-bulbs/
**May not be applicable for those who rent.

Adapted with permission from materials produced by
Earth Care for Hoosier-IPL www.EarthCareIndiana.org
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