Replace remaining bulbs with LEDs
Each old bulb replaced by an LED saves about 35 kWh a year, close to 1% of an average electricity bill.
Do it yourself
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Small impact≈ 15 kg CO₂ a year per lamp · 1×LightingLevel 2 · Quick fixCost: Under €100A few minutes≈ 35 kWh a year
Start with the lamps that burn longest (living room, kitchen, hallway). Your LEDs are yours, so take them with you when you move.
Details
| Impact | Small · Each old bulb replaced by an LED saves about 35 kWh a year, so you need to replace about seven before the saving reaches the medium band. How we rate impact |
|---|---|
| CO₂ saved | About 15 kg of CO₂ a year per lamp, roughly the yearly uptake of 1 forest tree. How we count CO₂ |
| Estimated saving | ≈ 35 kWh a year · Per lamp, 40 W bulb replaced by 5 W LED (Flemish government figure). (confidence: high) |
| Who acts | You (tenant) |
| Needs landlord's agreement | No |
| Type | Action |
| Constant or subject to change | Constant · Good practice that barely changes with new laws, prices or services. |
Sources
- Besparen op uw energieverbruik (in Dutch) · Vlaamse overheid (vlaanderen.be) (official source) · checked on