Expert highlights benefits of energy saving lightbulbs Created
Expert highlights benefits of energy saving lightbulbs
The effects of energy saving lightbulbs in reducing carbon emissions in the home and cutting down energy bills have been highlighted by one expert.
Architect and TV presenter George Clarke noted that not only are energy saving lightbulbs around 80 per cent more efficient than traditional lightbulbs, they also last for years.
LEDs in particular are "absolutely brilliant", he said.
"What the industry is working very hard on is making the quality of light that comes out of an LED light better, because as you know [in our homes] we generally have a lot of warm light, and some LEDs can feel a bit cold," he explained.
"There are some great companies out there that are using gels and designing lamps that can improve the quality. That's all happening."
Mr Clarke was speaking at the Ideal Home Show in London, which features green home improvement ideas and exhibits low energy show homes, from a retrofitted terrace to the Prince's House - Prince Charles' idea of eco living - built with natural and recycled materials.
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