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Who Left the Lights On?

Lutron-survey-infographic_med_1No matter who’s there … or who’s not there, my house seems to always be lit up like a Christmas tree. Leaving the lights on when we don’t need them is a huge problem in my household, and according to a survey conducted by Lutron Electronics, lots of people feel the same way.

Per the survey, 90 percent of Americans say that someone in their household forgets to turn the lights off when they leave a room, with lights in the kitchen (49 percent) and bathroom (28 percent) being left on the most. The bedroom (27 percent) and living room (26 percent) were also noted as problem areas.

It’s enough unnecessary illumination to make people believe that lights are the biggest waste of energy in a home (47 percent), followed by the TV being left on with nobody watching it (42 percent) and the computer being left on with nobody using it (31 percent).

For parents, this stat will come as no surprise: Kids get the majority of the blame for leaving the lights on (55 percent), mostly by their moms. If it’s not the kids, it’s the spouse (31 percent), yourself (17 percent) who’s walking out without turning off the lights.

Occupancy sensors that can turn on and off lights based on the occupancy of a room are a great solution for this common household problem. Where would people most likely put a product like this? According to the survey, the bathroom gets the top nod (44 percent), followed by the living room (26 percent) and family room (13 percent).

Lisa Montgomery
Lisa Montgomery

Lisa Montgomery has been a member of the Electronic House editorial team for nearly 20 years; most of that time as the Editor. With a knack for explaining complex high-tech topics in terms that average consumers can understand, her style of writing resonates with people who are interested in addition electronic systems to their homes, but are unsure of the steps involved and the solutions available. From basic lighting control systems to full-blown automation systems, Lisa understands the home electronics market well, and is able to point consumers in the right direction on their quest for a smarter, more convenient, efficient and enjoyable home.

Over the years, she has developed close relationships with key manufacturers and seasoned custom electronics professionals, giving her a keen sense of what home technologies are hot now and what’s on the horizon. She shares this wisdom regularly through feature stories, product roundups, case studies technology spotlights and comprehensive guides and books, which can be found on the Electronic House website, www.electronichouse.com.

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