It’s easy being green with solar powered lighting, which can surprisingly create a real sense of beauty and ambience in your home. There are a number of reasons to go solar with your lighting, as well as ways to implement these ideas in your home.

Did you know that there’s a government-backed symbol of energy efficiency that helps consumers to identify products that reduce energy consumption and protect the environment? The ENERGY STAR label doesn’t just recognize energy-efficient improvements to an existing home; it’s also a kind of Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for energy-saving products.

The Quality Advocates’ Lighting Facts label verifies reported performance claims for LED replacement lamps and luminaires.

Learn what your home needs to achieve an ENERGY STAR label and how lighting can help.