Lutron's energy-saving lighting controls create a comfortable and productive visual environment. When the comfort level of a space improves, productivity increases. Through Lutron's Total Light Management solutions, higher-quality lighting can not only reduce a room's energy consumption but also enhance the work quality of its occupants.

Each dimmer automatically saves 4% to 9% of electricity, even at the highest light levels, compared to a standard on-off switch. And when users choose to dim their lights, even more electricity is saved. Simply put, the more the lights are dimmed, the more energy is saved. A standard light switch saves electricity only in the off position. Lutron dimmers and controls save energy 24/7.

While incandescent lights are typically associated with dimming, all light sources, including halogen, CFL (compact fluorescent), and LED bulbs, can be dimmed. For example, a halogen light source dimmed by 35% reduces energy consumption by 28%. On average, dimming incandescent or halogen lights reduces energy consumption by approximately 20%.

Although there are many ways to reduce energy consumption, most involve some sort of sacrifice. Very few actually improve daily life quality and work environments like dimmers do. Lutron dimmers and lighting controls allow people to adjust light levels for specific entertainment options, enhance ambiance, create a desired atmosphere, and leverage natural light to reduce energy consumption.

Thanks to their energy-saving benefits and contributions to minimizing environmental impact, Lutron's lighting controls, shades, and blinds can significantly help achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new construction projects. Lutron supports builders in earning credits across various LEED categories: sustainable sites, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design.

Using a Lutron dimmer in place of a standard switch for an incandescent bulb can save approximately $8 per year in energy costs. If lights are dimmed by 50% and the extended bulb lifespan is considered, savings can reach up to $30 annually, depending on energy costs in the region.

Lutron's shading and blind systems save energy by utilizing natural light and reducing the load on HVAC systems, making any project eco-friendly. Lutron shades and blinds can also be made from eco-friendly materials. Lutron's sustainable materials are either PVC-free or 100% recycled, earning certifications from third-party organizations such as GREENGUARD and Oeko-Tex.

Lutron estimates that installing just two dimmers instead of two standard light switches in every U.S. home could result in an annual savings of $1.5 billion in electricity and nearly 11,340,000 tons (25 billion pounds) of CO2, equivalent to removing more than one million cars from the roads.

Automated systems like occupancy and daylight sensors and the HomeWorks astronomical clock can adjust lighting based on changes in light levels or time of day. Without requiring user intervention, Lutron systems can reduce energy costs and consumption.

Dimmers reduce the power to the light source or bulb, saving energy and prolonging the bulb's life. Incandescent and halogen bulbs last up to 20 times longer when used with a dimmer, saving even more money.
Savings from replacing a switch with a Lutron dimmer: Actual savings may vary based on usage and application. In the U.S., typical residential savings are estimated to be $8 per year. If electricity costs are $0.1176 per kWh, savings could reach $30 when dimming five 65-watt incandescent reflector bulbs for 5 hours per day, 1500 hours annually, at a cost of $1.75 each, or five halogen bulbs (3000 hours and $3.35 each). These savings assume lights are dimmed to 50% of perceived light levels, corresponding to a 40% reduction in power levels.