Low Energy Domestic Lighting

In most homes, lighting accounts for around 10-15% of the electricity bill. 

So, if your light bulbs are behaving badly, then it's time to replace them with some brand new energy efficient ones. 

Energy saving lightbulbs use advanced 'electronic' technology. This enables them to produce highly efficient and compact light using a fraction of the electricity that ordinary bulbs use. It also means that they last longer than ordinary bulbs – up to 8 times longer.

Each energy saving light bulb will reduce your lighting cost by up to £10 a year. That's just one light bulb - think how much you would save if you replaced them all! Because they use only a fraction of the energy needed to light a traditional bulb, they also help the environment by demanding less energy from the power stations that pump damaging greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. 

Energy Efficiency Recommended light bulbs work in the same way as fluorescent strip lights. An electric current is passed through gas in a tube, making the tube's coating glow brightly. Traditional filament bulbs waste a lot of their energy by turning it into unnecessary heat. 

Not only do they cost less to light, but also energy efficient bulbs last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs, so you don't have to change them as often! 

About this service

Low energy light bulbs are available at discount prices mail order from the following schemes:

ScottishPower Low Energy Light Bulb Scheme

Discounted low energy light bulbs are available via mail order direct from ScottishPower. This scheme can provide low energy light bulbs as follows:

2 x 20W bulbs for £4.70 OR 2 x 16W bulbs for £6.00 OR 2 x 18W bulbs for £5.20

Maximum 3 packs in any combination.

For a free leaflet on this scheme contact ScottishPower on 0845 602 3876 or visit the Scottish Power website.

If you would like a copy of our free energy advice booklet giving help and advice on how to save energy, please contact Mr Cliff Duff, Energy Conservation Officer, details shown at the bottom of this page.

NPower Low Energy Light Bulb Scheme

Discounted low energy light bulbs are available via mail order direct from Npower. This scheme can provide low energy light bulbs as follows:

4 pack for £8.00 as follows - 2 x 20W bulbs and 2 x 15W bulbs

6 pack for £11.50 as follows - 3 x 20W bulbs and 3 x 15W bulbs

For a free leaflet on this scheme see the Npower website or write to:

Npower, Low energy light bulb offer, Freepost SEA2385, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6BR

E-on Low Energy Light Bulb Scheme

Discounted low energy light bulbs are available direct from E-on.