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According to Lutron Electronics, Inc., one of the most reputable lighting control companies in the world, dimming incandescent, halogen lights, or xenon lights can conserve energy and save money. For example dimming a light fixture to 50% of its full brightness can save 40% in energy usage.
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Percentage Dimmed |
Energy Savings |
| 10% | 10% |
| 25% | 20% |
| 50% | 40% |
| 75% | 60% |
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Tom Farin
Tom Farin is founder and President of Pegasus Lighting. Dr. Farin has been in the field of lighting for over 20 years. He has extensive training and experience in lighting, physics, mathematics and education, acquired at the undergraduate level, in graduate school, and in the field. It is Dr. Farin's interest and expertise in education that drives the overall design of the www.PegasusLighting.com site - with its heavy emphasis on lighting terminology, lighting techniques, and thorough information on each lighting product.
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[...] When I was thinking about just what kind of under cabinet lights to install I had one major requirement – dimmability. Being able to dim my lighting is another one of those “quality of life issues.” First, I want the flexibility that dimmers provide to vary the amount of light based upon the mood I may want for the room or to match the task being performed. Secondly, dimming the lights conserves energy and saves me money. [...]