Green Home Materials

Comparing Different Types of Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

There are numerous ways to conserve energy at home, with one of the easiest changes being lighting. Lighting is said to be the fourth largest energy consumer in residential homes, contributing to about 10-20% of your overall energy bill, so a simple change to energy-efficient bulbs can go a long way in reducing your household eco-footprint and saving you money.

14 Reasons You Need as Much Natural Lighting in Your Home as Possible

If you're like most people, you spend about 90% of your days indoors. And, on the coldest days of winter or hottest dog days of summer, it can be even more. But, humans evolved mostly outdoors, so what happens when we spend so many hours inside?

DryHome Sun Solutions Skylights

You can really feel the difference when you walk into a room filled with sunlight. Skylights, roof windows and Sun Tunnels have a dramatic effect on living spaces. Not only do they improve your quality of life, they add value to your home!

NuBryte Smart Home Technology

Everyone has light switches in their home. So why not create a cool, touchscreen device to replace your existing light switches, and add extra functionality at the same time? With NuBryte, you can easily upgrade your home’s light switches to quickly add home automation features to your life. As long as you can change a light fixture in your home, NuBryte can be an easy, DIY weekend installation.

Nanoleaf Smart and Ultra-Efficient LED Lighting

LED lighting is highly energy-efficient, saving money on electricity bills and reducing carbon emissions at the same time. Energy.gov states that residential LEDs -- especially ENERGY STAR-rated products -- use at least 75% less energy, and last 25 times longer, than incandescent lighting.

Lutron Energy-Efficient Lighting Controls

With eco-home products from Lutron, you can save energy without sacrificing comfort or style. Their whole-home light control systems extend energy saving throughout your entire home and their advanced technology allows you to control the latest energy-efficient light sources, such as LEDs and fluorescent lamps. Shading solutions help optimize daylight in your home.

AirCycler SmartExhaust™ Bath Fan/Light Switch

The SmartExhaust™ Bath Fan/Light Switch is a simple and efficient solution for achieving adequate bathroom ventilation and meeting exhaust ventilation requirements.

DayLite™ Tubular Skylights

Offering up to 10 times more light than a traditional skylight, Daylite Natural Lighting Solutions' hybrid SkyLite line of skylights eliminate up to 90% of electrical lighting needs during daylight hours, maximizing energy efficiency and reducing energy costs.

Solatube Daylighting Systems

Solatube tubular daylighting devices, or TDDs for short, are affordable, high-performance lighting solutions that bring daylight into interior spaces where traditional skylights and windows simply can’t reach.

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