Top tips for energy-efficient lighting

LED Lighting: Swapping old halogen downlights and globes for LED fittings can cut the energy your lights use by up to 80%, lowering your power bill while giving better light and lasting many years longer than the globes they replace.

Motion Sensors and Timers: Fitting motion sensors and timers to outdoor lights, garages and laundries helps cut wasted energy by switching lights off automatically when nobody is around to use them.

Dimmer Switches: Dimmers let you set the right light level for each room and each time of day, so you use less power, get a softer feel in the evenings and extend the life of your LED fittings.

Natural Lighting: Make the most of Newcastle’s sunshine with well-placed windows, skylights and solar tubes that bring daylight into dark hallways and bathrooms and reduce the need for lights during the day.

Smart Lighting Controls: Smart switches and lighting systems let you control and schedule your lights from your phone, so you can turn off forgotten lights, set routines for the family and adapt as your needs change.