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Consider adding motion sensors to outdoor lighting.
- Motion sensors can provide energy savings and improve safety since outdoor lighting is often used for security purposes and left on for extended periods of time.
- The outdoor porch light is one of your home's most used fixtures. ENERGY STAR® certified fixtures use 75 percent less energy and come in a variety of styles and finishes. Many include features such as a motion sensor or automatic daylight shut-off.
- Replace incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR certified bulbs rated for outdoor use.*
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR program
Get Started
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1Look for wireless motion sensors which are commonly available and very easy to set up. They don't require drilling and they communicate with other security system components wirelessly.
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Look for wireless motion sensors which are commonly available and very easy to set up. They don't require drilling and they communicate with other security system components wirelessly.
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