Maryland Energy Administration

ENERGY STAR Qualified Lighting

Lighting represents about 10 percent of your home’s energy use. ENERGY STAR qualified Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) meet strict operating and reliability guidelines and use 75 percent less energy than a standard incandescent bulb. Switching from incandescent bulbs to ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs is the easiest step you can take to start saving on your energy bill and reducing your carbon footprint.

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.

Light Fixtures. By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified models, you can save over $90 each year in energy costs.

LED Lighting. LED lighting uses the movement of electrons in a semi-conductor material to produce light. The technology is rapidly advancing and quickly surpassing the efficiency and quality of existing fluorescent and incandescent lighting. Qualified LED lighting uses at least 75 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs.