Lighting Understanding for a More Efficient Nation

Energy Saving Choices

There are numerous energy-efficient light bulb options on the market. Whether you are buying CFLs, LEDs or halogen incandescents, you will be saving in both your home and in your wallet.

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Choosing a Bulb

Lighting your home efficiently and economically has never been easier. Since there are energy-efficient options in all shapes and sizes, asking the right questions allows you to shop the light bulb aisle effortlessly.

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Lumens vs Watts

Watts and lumens are two different measuring units. Watts measure the amount of energy required to light a product, whereas lumens measure the amount of light produced. The more lumens in a light bulb, the brighter the light.

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Who We Are

LUMEN is an ad-hoc coalition of organizations and professionals united to educate consumers about energy-efficient lighting choices and the benefits of today’s energy-efficient lighting products.

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Recent News

Redding.com: Light Bulbs: New Labels Shed Light on Choices

Redding.com: Light Bulbs: New Labels Shed Light on Choices

"I think that for 2012, let's make 'lumen' the word of the year," said Adam Gottlieb, spokesman for the California Energy Commission in Sacramento. " When you buy a light bulb, you don't buy 100 watts. You are buying the amount of brightness it puts out."