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The choice of lighting products by regular consumers is increasing due to the various lighting technologies that bring different advantages to the consumers and are used in different applications. With so many models, coming in all possible sizes and shapes, people find it easier to opt for a personal style when decorating the interiors of their residences, at least when it comes to lighting fixtures. This phenomenon has a simple explanation: the use of light is no longer reduced to simple illumination purposes, but goes further than this status towards self-expression, mood lighting, accent lighting, architectural lighting and even landscape lighting. Most people still choose the lighting fixtures alone and their choices vary between three “root-styles”: elegant, traditional and contemporary. The average consumers choose their light sources based on price (cheaper are winning), but some take into consideration other factors as well and the most important is energy efficiency. Dimming the light is one way to cut back costs but it also saves energy and extends lamp life. Compact-fluorescent lamps and light emitting diodes (LEDs) are also very popular choices. LEDs are quickly expanding into the world of architectural lighting into many specific applications once occupied by metal halide or tungsten halogen lamps (think MR16 sized) such as spot lighting, marker lighting in stairs, railings, and doorways, and wall washing. Wall washing is when a light or series of lights, usually but not always colored, are positioned and often aimed (physically or through the use of lenses) to spread a wide swath of light onto a wall. Colors can be used for moody effects and colors can be blended from lamp to lamp even within a single fixture. Today light sources can be used to create a mysterious atmosphere, to enhance the mood of a room or to spotlight an artwork. When it comes to mood lighting, there’s nothing better than concealed light sources to highlight a painting or backlights to generate a warm glow behind curtains or pieces of furniture. Nowadays, people have varied preference on lighting and lighting products. Some even buy based on want, rather than on need. The most important thing is you know which lighting product will achieve the purpose, regardless if it is aesthetics or functionality.

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Product DescriptionHow efficient are front-loading washing machines? When it is time to replace your old refrigerator? These questions and many more are in the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, a one-stop resource for consumers said that wish to improve their home energy and reduce costs. Zeroing in the most useful response can be a challenge, this ninth edition cuts into confusion. Well organized and very readable, which begins Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings with an overview of the linkages between energy, economy and environment. Chapters focus on specific areas at home, such as electronics, lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, kitchen and laundry, and provide a useful explanation for each, including: description of energy characteristics of comparisons between the technology division of the available repair and replacement costs describe the options to provide step by step to find the right equipment, the operation of the device is summarized how much energy is used or lost including advice on improving existing equipment and advice on when and why should – Consumers who purchase new energy efficient equipment and a reminder of municipalities and utilities to consider incentives for the purchase or for renovation grants. This guide is a valuable resource for all consumers affected both on reducing their energy and environmental impact. Jennifer Thorne Amann is a senior partner in the ACEEE (American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy) Buildings and Equipment Program. Alex Wilson is president of BuildingGreen, Inc., author of your green house, and editor of Environmental Building News.

Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, 9th Edition: Save Money, Save the Earth