How to Save Energy with Outdoor Lighting?

Summer is here, and everywhere you look people are spending more and more time outside. Warm days bleed into cool nights, and enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors has quickly trumped hanging out inside. While there are countless ways to enjoy the outdoors in the summertime, few things are quite as relaxing as simply staying at home and appreciating the peace and serenity of your special place. Many people would like to spend as much time as possible outside, but oftentimes homeowners are concerned about the added expense of installing and operating outdoor lighting. Thankfully, electrical commercial services such as Wireman Electric are here for you. Our experts have found the best energy-saving ways to incorporate outdoor lighting into your life. Energy saving practices and outdoor lighting are not mutually exclusive. Continue reading to discover some of the most efficient options available to you.

Timers and Automatic Shutoffs

Perhaps the simplest outdoor lighting technology available from many electrical commercial services is timers or automatic daylight shutoffs. With a timer, your outdoor lights will only be on when needed, and you don’t have to worry about forgetting to turn them off. A step above the timer is the automatic daylight shutoff. This technology incorporates a photocell that senses daylight and shuts off when detected. Timers and automatic shutoffs are perfect for any outdoor lights that you feel are essential to have turned on at your home every night.

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Motion Sensors

Similar to timers and automatic shutoffs, motion sensors in lights increase efficiency because they are only on when needed. They turn on when they sense movement and can be great for social spaces and for security. If placed in locations for fear of intruders, these lights will add virtually nothing to your electricity bill. They will only turn on when someone crosses the sensor and will not be drawing electricity otherwise.

Use LED Bulbs

Like elsewhere in your home, switching to LED or CFL light bulbs can provide great energy-saving when it comes to your electric bill. LED bulbs don’t consume as much energy as standard bulbs and are both strong and durable in outdoor environments. If your outdoor lighting projects can take standard bulbs then you should strongly consider switching all of them to LED or CFL bulbs instead.

Solar Lighting

Some of the newest and most exciting outdoor lighting technology comes in the form of solar outdoor lights. These lights utilize photovoltaic cells to convert the sun’s rays into light at night. When the initial technology first came out many of these lights were much dimmer than their electrical counterparts, but the technology has come a long way. As far as your electrical bill is concerned, solar lights are a no-brainer as their entire draw comes from the sun! While there are countless different styles and features to choose from, solar pathway lights are an especially popular choice for illuminating your pathways.

Summer is here, and it seems like nearly everyone is trying to maximize their time outside. While that is easy to do in the daytime, evenings and nights become a bit trickier. Thankfully electrical commercial service professionals like those at Wireman Electric are here to help. With a variety of ideas, options, and styles to choose from, the experts at Wireman Electric guarantee that they can help you find the perfect outdoor lighting set-up for your particular situation. If your electric bill or energy consumption is a concern, we have you covered with a plethora of new styles and technologies to put your mind at ease. Give us a call today, and let us light your way to savings!

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