In recent weeks, the phase out of older non-efficient lightbulbs began, and Britons who have taken this as a prompt to invest in more
energy efficient lighting could soon find themselves enjoying
cheaper electricity bills.
However, one writer has admitted that his drive for energy efficiency has led to a mounting obsession with the bulbs.
In an article for the Guardian, Alok Jha notes that he was not always like this and only a few months ago he "barely gave lightbulbs a thought".
But all that has now changed and he claims that wherever he goes, he is on the lookout for the lighting that has been employed in that
room.
Shine a light on energy efficiency"From my dentist's chair last week, I noticed at least a dozen 50-watt halogens embedded in the ceiling and a smattering of fluorescent striplights [...] From my desk at work, I can count 160 striplights and 50 individual lightbulbs," Mr Jha states.
And as he works out how many extra carbon emissions are being released as a result of the non-efficient lighting, he claims the mental maths "makes me scowl a lot".
Mr Jha states that people who continue to lament the demise of the old incandescent bulbs are being as "daft as complaining about cars becoming more fuel-efficient".
Greener bulbs for cheaper electricity billsBritons who wish to avoid Mr Jha's wrath may wish to take the time to replace their old bulbs with energy-efficient lighting, particularly as the new bulbs are now available for a wider variety of fittings.
And as well as helping to improve
energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions, such bulbs can also result in cheaper electricity bills.
Indeed, the Energy Saving Trust states that in most homes, lighting accounts for 20 per cent of electricity bills, with UK households spending some £2.3 billion powering their lighting.
However, by upgrading to more efficient lighting, the trust states Britons could save money as the bulbs use up to 80 per cent less electricity and last ten times as long as standard bulbs.
