Lighting
Although lighting is only 6% [1] of the CO2 used in the home, ‘recent trends in the domestic sector have shown an increase in the use of energy for lighting and appliances' [2] Using low energy light bulbs can make a big difference as they use much less electricity and can last up to 12 times longer than traditional light bulbs. You can now buy lamps with LEDs (light emitting diodes) as well as CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps).
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) is one of the UK's leading organisations set up to address the effects of climate change with the aim to cut emissions of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy. On the EST website you can find a wealth of publications and resources providing good practice technical information on energy efficiency, low carbon issues and lighting.
www.energysavingtrust.gov.uk
The Lighting Association offers a comprehensive range of products and services to help members compete in the lighting industry throughout the world. These high quality products and services, are competitively priced, and can help members make substantial savings for their company.
http://www.lightingassociation.com
EST (November 2005) CE56 Cost benefits of lighting
A short guide which highlights the benefits, lifetime costs and specification
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/uploads/documents/housingbuildings/CE56%20-%
EST (March 2006) GIL 20 Low energy domestic lighting
This includes lighting design and specification, suitable rooms, choosing lamps and external lighting.
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/uploads/documents/housingbuildings/GIL20%20-%20
EST (March 2006) Energy Efficient Lighting - guidance for installers and specifiers CE61
Good Practice Guide looking at light sources, control gear, luminaires for CFL's, standards for energy efficient lighting, opportunities and dimming.
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/uploads/documents/housingbuildings/CE61
BEAMAInstallation Limited is the UK's trade body for manufacturers of electrical installation and cable management products. The role of BEAMAInstallation is to promote and advance the interests of its members and to support the individual members by providing contacts, information and advice.
www.beamainstallation.org.uk
[1] CLG (July 2007) Building a Greener Future: Policy Statement (Page 10), Pie Chart (2005) Domestic carbon emissions by source
[2] CLG (July 2007) Building a Greener Future: Policy Statement (Page 10)
