Lighting
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Light Fixtures
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ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures are made to use only pin-based bulbs (generally provided with the fixture). Therefore, screw-in incandescents and compact fluorescents and halogen bulbs cannot be used in this type of fixture (except for some outdoor lighting fixtures).
Advantages
Reliability
They come with a two-year warranty, double the industry standard.
Durability
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) last 10,000 hours on average (three hours a day for nine years).
Performance
Qualified light fixtures provide more even and efficient light distribution.
Savings
They use up to 75% less power than conventional fixtures. Torchieres are the most power-hungry lighting products. That's why it's a good idea to replace them first.
Simplified and worthwhile purchase
Fixtures usually come with bulbs included.
Convenience
Outdoor fixtures with photosensitive motion detector light switches are very practical.
Examples of some pin-based bulbs suitable for ENERGY STAR qualified lighting fixtures.
Some outdoor lighting fixtures may use halogen or incandescent bulbs and still qualify for the ENERGY STAR label because they include an energy-saving on/off switch.
Fixtures with motion detector
The light goes on only when someone approaches.
Fixtures with photosensitive switches
The light goes on when it gets dark and off when the sun comes up.
ENERGY STAR® is the international symbol of superior energy efficiency, administered in this country by Natural Resources Canada. CFLs that carry the ENERGY STAR symbol are among the most energy efficient in their category.