Conserve Energy With A Lighting Control System

Dimmers and lighting automation make reducing your energy bills a breeze

Lighting is a utility that we use every day, but rarely do we think about customizing it to our preferences. There are only two modes: on and off. What if you could control your lighting further? With a smart lighting system, you can choose the intensity, color, and timing of your lights to create the ideal atmosphere for any occasion. The benefits of lighting control don’t end with adding style to your home.  Save energy with dimmers and lighting automation and reduce your electricity bills. Read on to learn how a lighting control system will reduce your Memphis area home's energy bills.

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Dimmers

Dimmers allow you to vary the brightness of your lights throughout your home. When you have an "on/off" switch, your lights can only operate at two intensities: 0% and 100%. A dimmer allows you to save electricity by dimming the lights to any level of brightness in between. The more you dim your lights, the more electricity you save. Best of all, dimmers automatically save 4% to 9% in electricity over a standard switch because of how they operate. Even if you use your lights at 100% all the time, you will still save energy. Incandescent light bulbs are the most likely to be associated with dimming, but all lighting sources, such as halogen, CFL, and LED bulbs, can be dimmed. Incandescent and halogen bulbs last up to 20 times longer when used with a dimmer, and LED light bulbs run cooler, which extends bulb life. This also means that you will save money on bulbs and reduce waste by investing in lighting control. Create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion by dimming the lights for movie night or date night and using a brighter light to work. Enjoy both energy-savings and convenience.

Lighting Automation

Lighting control can also be programmed to maximize your lighting efficiency. Schedule your lights to turn off fifteen minutes after you leave for work so that you don't have to worry about accidentally leaving a light on throughout the day and wasting energy. Install occupancy sensors in critical rooms that will turn off the lights automatically when no one is there. You can also utilize daylight to increase the efficiency of your lighting usage. Program your lights to vary in intensity based on the amount of sunlight coming in from outside. On days when it is bright and sunny, your lights will automatically turn to 20% intensity. On days where it is cloudy and gloomy, your lights will be brighter, making it easier for you to see. You will save money on your energy bills without having to lift a finger.

Are you interested in installing a lighting control system in your Memphis, TN home? HomeTroniX would love to help you with your project. Start today by calling us at (870) 336-4669 or filling out our online contact form. We would love to hear from you!