When it comes to energy efficiency, options are various. However, many homeowners overlook a key energy-saving opportunity: lighting. Al Mazroui ICAS offers Lutron’s light control products to help you save energy throughout your home. With its different options, the American brand provides many ways to help the environment, while beautifying your home. Let’s shine a light on energy management solutions which are often neglected. 

Shade to Save

Shading solutions help optimise daylight by reducing heating and cooling costs, whilst making the space more comfortable. As we become more conscious of our footprint on the planet, we realise that making the most of daylight in our homes is crucial. Utilising daylight reduces the need for electric light and thus saves energy. Lutron shading systems provide a precise control of daylight which saves additional energy beyond routine use of blinds. ‘Winter warm’ opens the blinds, taking advantage of sunlight warming a southern façade. ‘Summer cool’ does the opposite by lowering blinds and blocking solar heat gain, thereby reducing cooling costs. In addition, Lutron shading fabrics are made from sustainable materials.

Dim to Save

Installing a dimmer is one of the easiest green home improvements: every device automatically saves 4-9% in electricity over a standard on-off switch. Lutron’s dimmers and sensors create inviting, comfortable living spaces while reducing energy costs. They can be installed in a single space or a whole home to provide just the right amount of light, reducing electricity usage and extending light bulb life. For instance, incandescent and halogen bulbs last up to 20 times longer when used with a dimmer, whereas LED bulbs run cooler when dimmed which can also extend bulb life. On average, dimming an incandescent or halogen light will reduce energy use by about 20%.

Control to Save

Lutron’s Whole-Home light control systems extend energy saving to an entire house or apartment. The American brand’s advanced technology provides the tools to control the latest energy-efficient light sources, such as LEDs and fluorescent lamps. Controlling the light and blind levels in a single room or throughout a home is made easy by using a hand-held remote, wall-mounted keypad or tabletop control. And now it is also possible to use an iPad, iPhone or Android device. Included in whole-home systems, wireless controls make it simple to dim the lights to create ambiance and save energy. Moreover, discreet occupancy/vacancy sensors can be installed to ensure lights are automatically turned off when rooms are unoccupied.