Lighting tips
How to lower energy costs with LED lighting.
Compared to incandescent bulbs, LEDs not only perform better, they also last longer—and they use less energy, too.
We’re helping our customers make the switch to LEDs through the regional Simple Steps buy-down program, which works with manufacturers to help local retailers reduce the costs for both LED light bulbs and fixtures. These savings are then passed on to you—including instant in-store savings of up to $5 off LED light bulbs and up to $9 off LED fixtures.
To find retailers that offer this special pricing, visit the store locator and look for this in-store signage.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Why LED bulbs?
- Less electricity. LEDs use up to 80 percent less electricity to produce the same amount of light as their traditional incandescent counterparts.
- Safety. LED lights are cool to the touch, which helps reduce fire risk. Older incandescent bulbs waste about 90 percent of their electricity to heat and convert only 10 percent to visible light. The excess heat can lead to an increased fire risk.
- Longevity. LEDs can last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Since they don't contain delicate filaments of glass, they can withstand light impact without breaking.
- Variety. There are colors, shapes, and sizes available for indoor and outdoor use. Some are even dimmable.
- Weatherproof. LED lights function just as well outdoors as they do indoors. They are constructed in such a way that they are impervious to moisture, heat, and cold.
Energy-saving lighting tips
Lighting in your home can account for up to 20 percent of your monthly electricity bill. The good news? Lighting is something you can control easily and affordably.
- Turn out the lights when you leave a room.
- Illuminate just your task, and turn out lights elsewhere in the house.
- Use three-way fluorescent bulbs to provide variation of brightness for different tasks.
- Use timers when on vacation.
- Use lighter colored lamp shades to enhance light output.
- Choose solar-powered or daylight sensor security lighting.
Recycle your CFLs at select sites
- Washington: Use the Light Recycle collection site locator.
- Idaho:
- Avista Kellogg Service Center
120 N. Hill Street
Kellogg, ID
(208) 786-6930
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm - Avista Grangeville Office
201 E. Main Street
Grangeville, ID
(208) 983-0711
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Avista Lewiston Office
803 Main Street
Lewiston, ID
(208) 798-1405
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm - Kootenai County
3650 Ramsey Road
Coeur d'Alene, ID
(208) 446-1430
Daily 7:00 am to 4:45 pm - Moscow Recycling Center
401 N. Jackson Street
Moscow, ID
(208) 882-0590
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Avista Kellogg Service Center