Choose high-efficiency T8 fluorescent lamps
Good light at low operating costs
T8 fluorescent lamps are extremely efficient. They can produce a wide variety of casts of light ("color temperatures") and are capable of producing very good color rendition. The most common tube length is four feet, but T8s also are available for eight-foot fixtures. T8 refers to the diameter of the fluorescent tube, in eighths of an inch; a T8 lamp measures one inch in diameter.
Green points
LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify.
: Up to 3 points for an Energy StarLabeling system sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy for labeling the most energy-efficient products on the market; applies to a wide range of products, from computers and office equipment to refrigerators and air conditioners. Advanced Lighting Package (EA 8).
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions.
/ICC-700: Up to 8 points for installing Energy Star light fixtures, or their equivalent (704.2).
Learn more in the Green Building Encyclopedia
Learn more in the Green Product Guide
