The Australian Government announced in February 2007 its intention to phase out inefficient lighting and enforcing the new lighting standards in full by 2009-2010. The aim is to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 4 million tonnes per year. Lighting currently represents approximately 12% and 25% of emissions, from households and the commercial sector respectively.

The energy efficient alternatives, such as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), use 20-30% of the electricity, whilst creating similar light. Plus CFLs last 4-10 times longer than the average incandescent bulb. This change will not only save the environment by reducing gas emissions, but will also save the consumer money.

• The energy we use to light our homes produces C02 emmisions that are harmfull to our environment
• The use of more efficient lighting reduces the amount of energy required, therefore reducing harmful CO2 emmisions.
• Energy efficient lighting saves the consumer money as it requires less electricity to operate.
• Generally, energy efficient lighting, such as L.E.D. and fluorescent, last much longer and need to be replaced far less frequently than traditional incandescent light bulbs.