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Want to reduce energy consumption in your home? One of the easiest and most effective ways of doing this is by taking a look at your home’s lighting and how you use it. Here are some simple tips for energy efficient lighting in your home, from our LED upgrade specialists.  1. Use Your Lighting Less   This is the easiest tip that anyone can use! By simply ensuring that lights that aren’t being used are turned off, you’ll have immediate energy savings without spending a cent – all you do is save. When you are out at work or even out of a room, make sure all the lights are turned off as you leave. It simply isn’t true that you use more energy turning a light on and off.  2. Maximise Your Natural Light   Light, bright homes don’t need to use energy in the daytime for lighting, and a few simple changes can greatly reduce your lighting bill. All you have to do is draw back curtains during the day and reconsider privacy drapes that block out the sun...

The technology behind LED lightbulbs is different to any other lightbulb, and was so revolutionary that the scientists behind this invention won the Nobel prize for physics in 2014. Here’s some insight into the science and technology behind these bulbs from our lighting specialists, who are accredited under the Victorian energy upgrades program to install free LED upgrades .  LED Technology  LED (Light Emitting Diode) lightbulbs are what is commonly called solid-state lighting technology (SSL). This means that they work on a piece of solid matter called a semi-conductor. Unlike incandescent bulbs, which require a filament or fluorescent lightbulbs that need a gas, illumination in LED lightbulbs is the result of electrons moving in the semi-conductor material. As a result, they use very little electricity, don’t get hot and last as long as a standard transistor, as there is no filament to burn out.  Unlike incandescent or fluorescent lighting, LEDs do not...

There are a couple of challenges to overcome when replacing your old lightbulbs with LED lightbulbs , and one important one is getting the colour of your bulbs right. Here are some tips from our team, who is offering free LED upgrades to homeowners around Melbourne under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme . The Color Temperature Scale   Knowing the colour temperature scale is important when choosing LED lightbulbs for your home, as this ensures you get the right colour lighting for your space.  Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and is usually technically referred to as Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) on lighting specifications.  The way we describe colour temperature is a little confusing because it is the opposite of heat temperature. For example, the higher the colour temperature in Kelvin, the cooler the colour, and the lower the Kelvin, the warmer it is.  When choosing LED lightbulbs for your free LED upgrade under the ...

LED lightbulbs are one of the greatest sustainable energy innovations of our time! Here are some interesting facts about LEDs from our team of specialists. We provide free LED upgrades to homes through the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program . Fact #1 – LED Lightbulbs are Technological Innovations  The LED is also known as a light-emitting diode, and the team of scientists who were behind the invention of these lightbulbs in the 1990s won the Nobel Prize in physics for their innovation. The bulbs are a type of solid-state lighting that utilises a semiconductor to convert electricity into light, technology that allows them to use 85% less energy than typical halogen bulbs. It’s this ability to provide great lighting using a fraction of the energy that has made them part of the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program.  Fact #2 – They’re Versatile  LED lightbulbs can be used in almost any lighting application, from residential lighting (task lighting, security ...

If you want to effectively reduce energy consumption in your home and save money, then you need to take a two-pronged approach. In addition to installing LED bulbs, you also need energy efficient lights . Here’s what to do, from an accredited provider of free LED light installation services in Melbourne.  Choose the Best Quality Energy Efficient Bulbs   We mentioned LED bulbs earlier and there’s a good reason why – they are the most energy-efficient lightbulbs on the market. Not only do they last 10 times longer on average than halogen lightbulbs, they also use 85% less energy on average through their lifetime. They are cool while in operation because they produce so little waste heat, which is also safer for your home, and they contain no mercury, so they are better for the environment too. Fortunately, they are also very versatile and can be used for all home lighting purposes, from your bedside reading lamp and downlighters to outdoor security lighting, making installing ...

Making your home more eco-friendly helps you reduce energy consumption and save money on your monthly bills while you support the planet. A good place to start is with your home’s lighting by introducing eco-friendly lights . Here’s some great advice from accredited providers offering free upgrades to LED lightbulbs in the Melbourne area. Increase Natural Light   The most eco-friendly light source we can use to light our homes is the sun! By getting the most out of natural light, you minimize the need for artificial lighting and help reduce your energy consumption.   There are several ways you can help increase natural light in your home. You can paint rooms in lighter colors and use an eggshell rather than matte paint to reflect light, you can install skylights, solar tubes or additional windows, and you can cut back large trees and shrubs in your garden that black out the sun.  Invest in Smart Home Technology   Smart home technology...

The Victorian Energy Upgrades program is a great opportunity for households to cut energy costs, save money and support sustainable living goals. Here is a guide to what is available under this program, which includes a free LED upgrade , from accredited LED upgrade services providers. A Home Energy Assessment   This is an energy audit that shows exactly how much energy your home is consuming, where this energy is being used and where you can save energy effectively without reducing your comfort. Accredited independent providers will schedule an assessment of your home and give you a rating on a scorecard, giving you a star rating that you can compare to other homes. The higher your rating, the more sustainable your home is, which is great when it comes time to sell!  Hot Water Systems   Hot water heating accounts for up to 16% of the average home’s energy bill each month, and you can reduce this by upgrading to a new, more efficient system. This is ma...