June 20, 2022
Save on your bills:
Light bulbs Energy-saving light bulbs can help you to cut your energy bills easily. An LED light bulb costs around £1.71 a year to run. Over its lifetime, it could cut around £180 from your energy bills, compared with an old-style bulb.
Remember, energy-saving light bulbs last longer than traditional ones.
Light bulb annual running costs compared*
Halogen 2,000 hours (around 2 years) £8.42
CFL 10,000 hours (10 years) £2.04
LED 25,000 hours (25 years) £1.71
*Annual running costs are based on a typical 700+ lumen bulb, used for around three hours per day for a year.
LEDs are the most energy-efficient light bulbs, and use almost 90% less energy than traditional incandescents. CFL bulbs use 70-80% less energy than traditional bulbs.
LED bulbs can cost less than £3 for one, and some can pay for themselves through energy savings in a few months.
Already use energy-saving bulbs? Remember to switch off lights when you leave the room, and use the best bulb for the size of room or the job it will do.