DTE Energy - Money-saving lighting tips

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Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lighting to reduce energy use as much as 50 percent
Replace standard T12 lamps with T8 high efficiency fluorescent lamps for an energy reduction of two to five percent
Replace High Pressure Sodium (HPS), Metal Halide (MH) and Mercury Vapor (MV) with T5 fluorescent lamps for maximum efficiency
Turn off as much lighting as possible during times your building is unoccupied
Upgrade to LED exit signs
Use timers, photocells, dimmers and Energy Management Systems for light control. Make sure timers and photocells are working properly
Turn off exterior lights during daylight hours
Use partial lighting before and after public hours
Remove any unneeded lamps or rewire lamps for half-lighting

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