(NewsUSA) - It's easy to instantly trim your energy consumption and boost the eco-friendliness of your home. The key to easy energy savings is lighting, but for many homeowners and renters, knowing how and what to do to improve their home's lighting efficiency can be confusing.
To alleviate that confusion, the American Lighting Association (ALA) offers some easy energy-saving steps:
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