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As a nation, we spend about 25% of our electricity on lighting, at a cost of more than $37 billion annually. Con Edison

By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR-qualified models you can save $70 each year in energy costs. Energy Star

Incandescent lights are the most popular type of bulb in the U.S., but they are a very inefficient technology. Only 10% of the electricity they use actually is converted into useable light -- the rest is wasted as heat. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

The average household uses 11% of its energy budget for lighting. Using new lighting technologies can reduce lighting energy use in your home by 50% to 75%. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)