The U.S. Department of Energy offers the following guide to lighting options. Consider these options before remodeling an interior room or updating an outdoor area:
• Incandescent bulbs – The most common type of home lighting, incandescent bulbs light instantly, provide good light and color rendition, and may be dimmed as desired. Although they are the least expensive to buy, their short life and low efficacy compared to other lights may make them more expensive in the long run.
• Fluorescents – These bulbs use 25% to 35% of the energy used by incandescents and last about ten times longer. Improvements in technology have eliminated the flicker and noise associated with old fluorescents, delivering color temperature and color rendition comparable to incandescents. This lighting is great for kitchens and workrooms.
• Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) – These curly looking bulbs produce the same light as incandescents at just 20% of the power. They are a great choice for your lamps in most living areas.
• Halogen lights – Burning brighter and hotter than incandescent bulbs, halogen lights produce brilliant white light and have a longer service life. But they are more expensive and their hotter temperature could be hazardous in certain areas.
• High intensity discharge lights – These provide the highest efficacy and longest service life of any lighting type, and can save 75% to 90% of lighting energy when they replace incandescent bulbs. Because they take a few minutes to produce light when first turned on, they are best for areas where they stay on for hours at a time.
• Outdoor solar lighting – These lights are easy to install, are virtually maintenance free, and provide totally free electricity. Using solar cells, they convert sunlight into electricity, which is stored for use at night.
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I
specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia.
I
have over 25 years experience in the real estate industry. As a Broker/Owner with Exit Realty Talbot
and Company, I bring special tools and solutions that enable me to exceed the
expectations of my clientele. If you
are considering listing your property in Loudoun County or the nearby areas,
ask me about our latest internet marketing systems. I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. I am experienced in listing and selling
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My
past awards and designations include – 2003 President of the Dulles Association
of Realtors, 2003 Dulles Area Assoc Realtor of the Year, Salesperson of the
year 2000 Dulles Area Assoc of Realtors,
Top Producer awards from both the Dulles Area Association and the
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.
I am a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network.
I
have lived in Loudoun County since 1979.
I am married with two grown children and two grandchildren. My son in law is my business partner in real
estate. I love to jog in the mornings
and spend time relaxing on my Trawler during the summer months.
Loudoun County and
Northern Virginia Real Estate Sales and Solutions – Helena Talbot, Broker. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in
real estate in the Northern Virginia area to include Loudoun County and
surrounding areas including Fairfax, Clarke, Fauquier, Prince William Counties.
Our local neighborhoods include Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Potomac Falls, Brambleton, Broadlands,
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