Homes can save a significant amount of energy by switching to Compact Fluorescent Lamps rather than traditional incandescent bulbs. These use 80% less energy to light a room to the same degree as incandescent lamps, and also have a much longer lifespan. While they are initially more expensive to buy than traditional bulbs, they will easily pay for themselves through bill reductions and reliability. In addition, using a CFL rather than a traditional bulb will save around 2000 times their weight in greenhouse gases over the course of its lifespan.

Energy efficient bulbs are available in a range of styles and sizes, ensuring a match with your existing fittings. It used to be the case that CFL bulbs came in a single size and with unnatural colours, and looked very bulky. However, a number of recent innovations have ensured that energy efficient CFL bulbs are as aesthetic as traditional bulbs with all the varieties of fitting and shapes readily available. The only difference is that they’ll save you money and lower your carbon dioxide emissions.