Lighting Update for 2021
At this time, sales dates for price reduction as a part of the SMECO EmPOWER Maryland Program may vary by retailer. Please call 1-877-414-4094 with any questions.
Save Energy and Money with Each Bulb:
ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs save up to $80 in electricity costs during a bulb’s lifetime. And they last at least 15 times longer, which makes them great for hard-to-reach places.*
SMECO offers instant discounts of up to $7 at participating retailers, so you can save right away and for years to come. Choosing the Right Light Is as Easy as 1-2-3!
1. Select the style:
Use this chart to select the styles that are best suited for your fixtures.
BULB TYPES
| TABLE OR FLOOR LAMPS |  |
 |
 A-SHAPE |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENDANT FIXTURES |  |
|
A-SHAPE |
 GLOBE |
 MR16 |
 CANDLE |
| CEILING FIXTURES |  |
|
A-SHAPE |
CANDLE |
||
| CEILING FANS |  |
|
A-SHAPE |
CANDLE |
||
| WALL SCONCES |  |
|
A-SHAPE |
GLOBE |
CANDLE |
|
| RECESSED CANS |  |
|
MR16 |
 SPOT |
 FLOOD |
|
| ACCENT LIGHTING |  |
|
MR16 |
SPOT |
2. Choose the brightness:
The greater the lumens, the brighter the light. Check your energy savings by comparing the old bulb and LED wattage.
BRIGHTNESS
| Old Bulb Wattage | LED Lumens | LED Wattage |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 450 | 6-9 |
| 60 | 800 | 8-12.5 |
| 75 | 1,100 | 13-15 |
| 100 | 1,600 | 16-20 |
| 150 | 2,600 | 25-28 |
3. Pick the color—the K number.
Color temperature is measured in Kelvins (K). Lower K means warmer, yellowish light, while higher K means cooler, blue light.
Soft White
Standard color of
incandescent bulbs.
Natural White
Good for kitchens
and work spaces.
or Daylight
(think blue sky at noon)
Good for reading.
Ready to Save?
Get instant discounts—up to $7 per bulb—from SMECO! When you buy select bulbs from participating retailers, the savings are included in the purchase price at the register. Find a participating retailer near you, or visit our online store to get the same instant discounts on lighting and other energy-saving products, delivered right to your door.
Additional Resources:
- SMECO Lighting
- SMECO Online Store Lighting
- Participating Lighting Retailers
- ENERGY STAR
- ENERGY STAR Products
- Take the ENERGY STAR Pledge
*Source: energystar.gov
EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate.