Flip the switch to energy-efficient lighting.

This do-it-yourself guide makes it easy to upgrade residential and commercial
lighting to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining or even
improving the quality of the lighting. Filled with step-by-step instructions,
Green Lighting shows you how to save money and energy with light-emitting
diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), solar lights, windows,
skylights, fixtures, controls, and other bright ideas. Methods for calculating
return on investment, plus recommended sources for energy-efficient products,
are included in this practical resource.

Green Lighting covers:

* Color temperature measurements
* In-depth details on the differences between LEDs and CFLs
* How utilities bill for electricity usage
* Comparing wattage and determining energy savings
* ENERGY STAR. ratings
* Purchasing appropriate bulbs, fixtures, and sensors
* Developing a comprehensive green lighting plan for your entire home, office,
or commercial environment
* Incandescent, halogen, and gas-discharge lighting
* Solar and next-generation lighting

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