An Interview with Katherine from Beacon Lighting

On Monday, 7th June, Ebony, Nicole and I went to Beacon Lighting at DFO.

Once there, we interviewed Katherine, a sales person working there. She told us about Envirolux an eco-friendly program she  started there...

Do you sell energy efficient light bulbs?

Yes actually, a wide range too.

How much energy does the shop use per month?

Well, it costs us $1 800 per month. We've also brought it down by 3 and a half thousand dollars since last year!

What do you think of global warming?

They don't like it at all! They make sure light bulbs are recycled, though the gas ones can't be disposed. We are trying to find a way to recycle them though.

What is the highest consuming light bulb in the shop?

The Lowbay metal halide. It uses 400 watts.

What's the lowest?

The lowest is Led Light. It uses .1 watts. It only comes as a down-light though. It lasts for 10 years, good for the customers, not for us! It means we have less customers!

Does working at a lighting store affect the way you use your lights at home?

Before I even started working here, I was eco-friendly. I never had alot of lights on. I also had outdoor sensor lights which helped alot.

Thankyou for your time!

Thank you! 

TIP FROM KATHERINE:
For all new home owners, make a switch for each of your lights instead of one switch for 4 light bulbs. This way you can use less energy! 

Katherine started the energy saving program at Beacon Lighting along with another work partner. It's called Luxe. 

We learnt alot from Katherine and hope others can learn too!