When I was a kid, I remember asking for a skylight in my bedroom just because I thought they were cool, not because I was interested in saving energy or natural lighting.  My parents looked at each other, then looked at me, and issued a resounding “No!”.  Too bad for me.  I bet I would have had a little better luck if there were Sun Tunnel skylights back then.

Sun Tunnel tubular skylights install in your roof allowing sunlight to shine through a highly reflective tunnel and then into your home.  On the inside, a Sun Tunnel skylight looks very much like a typical light fixture. These skylights are a green lighting option for small spaces like closets, and bathrooms, or anywhere you want to add natural lighting.  What a sleek looking way to conserve energy and live green!  Visit Velux for more information on Sun Tunnel skylights.

With all the recent publicity surrounding CFL light bulbs, it’s easy to forget about LED lighting as a green choice for environmentally friendly homes. Thanks to advancements in technology, LED lighting is becoming more affordable and used in more household light fixtures. Here are just a few of the benefits of LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes).

Longer-Lasting: LED lights blast the competition when it comes to longevity. According to some reports, LEDs last 10 times longer than CFLs, and last more than a hundred times longer than incandescent light bulbs. In addition, LED light fixtures can help you save money by conserving energy in your green home.

Cool to the Touch: LED lights, including LED flashlights and LED Christmas lights, operate on very little power, allowing them to burn cool and reduce the risks of children being burned and accidental fire.

Compatible with Solar Panels: If you’re making the green energy switch to a solar-powered home, you may want to consider LED lighting. Because they use such little electricity, LEDs are a great option for use with solar panels.

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Here’s an environmentally friendly way to illuminate your front yard or garden. This set of 12 solar powered LED light fixtures recharges with direct sunlight, so there is no power required. Manufactured by Malibu Lighting, these green light fixtures are constructed of stainless steel so they should hold up to rain and other outdoor elements.

In case you’ve never purchased an LED light fixture, they’re a great green lighting option. Cool-burning LED bulbs last many time longer than incandescents and they use just a fraction of the energy. Many people prefer LED lighting because of the clean, very white glow the lights cast.

The solar powered LED light set above will illuminate your outdoor area for up to ten hours. I found the set at 1000Bulbs.Com.