Although incandescent lamps use more energy than other types of lamps to produce the same amount of light, there are some situations where they are appropriate. They have the sparkle and definition of sunlight, and they are best suited for frequent on-off situations. The following are ways to reduce energy costs with incandescent lamps. The lower powered ER lamp is designed to project more light out of the fixture than the floodlamp.
Energy savings can be substantial.
If you need more light, try a larger ER lamp, or a socket extension that brings the front surface of the lamp closer to the opening of the fixture. In many cases you can use a single, more powerful lamp where you now have two or more. A 20-Watt reduction saves 15 kWh of electricity over the life of a new lamp, enough to justify replacing lamps before the old ones burn out. Copyright 2000 Enercom, Inc .