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Show Tips on sauing fuel and money from experts at Mobil 1, a motor oil that sal-es gasoline. Set A Shining Example Let's shed a little light on lighting. There are ways to see the light for less, saving energy and dollars in the process. Here are some bright ideas: Keep bulbs and lampshades lamp-shades free of dust and dirt that block light transmission. trans-mission. Paint ceilings and walls light colors. Since light colors reflect more light than dark colors, you may be able to get the same amount of light with less wattage. Always turn lights off when they're not needed, even for a few seconds. It's not true that the so-called "starting surge" uses up more power than continued use of a light for several minutes. ' Don't use the same watt bulb for lighting a hallway or the front porch as you would for reading. Asa rule of thumb, one watt of lighting per square foot of floor area is adequate for general room and hallway lighting. |
