What is a low energy storage bulb

What is a low energy light bulb?

Low energy alternatives are Compact Florescent Lights (CFLs) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. CFL bulbs This type of bulb is typically 75% more efficient than an incandescent or halogen light bulb and can last up to ten times longer.

What are the different types of low energy light bulbs?

There are various types of low energy light bulb available, the common ones are LED and compact fluorescent. LED bulbs are great for all type of lighting. From effect lighting such as inside a wardrobe, or to highlight a shelf display, or mark the edge of the decking your garden, all the way up to general room lighting, and outdoor spaces.

What is a low energy light fitting?

A low energy light fitting uses low energy light bulbs so it requires less electricity than a standard light fitting. It's worth noting that low voltage lighting is not the same as low energy lighting. We have an article explaining why low voltage lighting is not low energy lighting.

Is low voltage lighting the same as low energy lighting?

It's worth noting that low voltage lighting is not the same as low energy lighting. We have an article explaining why low voltage lighting is not low energy lighting. There are various types of low energy light bulb available, the common ones are LED and compact fluorescent. LED bulbs are great for all type of lighting.

Do I need a dedicated low energy light bulb?

Some building regulations might require that dedicated low energy lights are used. You should check this with your local building control officer. As with normal light bulbs there are a variety of lamp holders and lamp caps that are used solely for low energy light bulbs.

Should you use low energy lights everywhere?

In principle you should use low energy lighting everywhere. This might not always be possible as there are still a few limitations to the way the systems works. For instance, many current low energy lights, such as many LED bulbs, are not dimmable like standard lights.