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This year marks the century anniversary of Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. Lighting is also a prime way to reduce our energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions. In honor of saving daylight and energy, let’s take a look at how integrated lighting systems like Lutron can help a smart home save energy while basking in the perfect light all year long.

One of the most basic solutions to energy savings is simple: the dimmer.

Lutron has been devoted to energy conservation since1959 when its founder Joel Spira invented the solid-state light dimmer in his New York apartment. When Lutron introduced the Capri rotary dimmer two years later, home and business owners across the country could suddenly benefit from this innovative, energy-saving device. Since then, Lutron has been a global leader in light technology and energy efficiency.

A dimmer works using an electronic dimmer component, called a triac, which turns the light on and off at a rate of 120 times per second. When the light is off, no energy is used. The dimmer the light, the longer the triac is off, resulting in lower light output and greater energy savings.

Lutron estimates its dimmers save a total of nearly 10 billion kWh – nearly $1 billion – in annual energy costs.

To manage light and its required energy, Lutron offers much more than the dimmer. 

Lutron’s controls are specifically designed for use with energy-saving light sources like LEDs, incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, and dimmable CFLs. 

Lutron’s occupancy sensors will automatically turn on and off lights (a good thing when your kid always leaves the bathroom light on). Their window shade systems help handle heating and cooling costs. Lutron eco-dim® solutions automatically reduce your energy by 15% or more. And Lutron’s whole home light management systems combine dimmers, timers, sensors, and window shades for maximum energy savings. Fully integrated smart home Lutron lighting systems result in such considerable energy savings that they pay for themselves before long. These systems are designed for the ultimate aesthetic preferences.

In addition to saving on your home energy bill, home owners who invest in energy-saving technology may qualify for federal and state rebates and other incentives from utility companies. Visit Lutron’s list of stimulus funds, tax incentives, and other valuable programs to see if your home lighting project qualifies. 

To learn more about how an integrated lighting system can reduce your home’s energy consumption, call us at Jackson Hole AV. We’d love to discuss the possibilities.