Daylighting

Use windows and skylights to allow natrual daylight to brighten your home rather than having lights on all day. Knowledgeable use of daylighting won’t cause heating and cooling issues and can save you money on your electric bill. Keep in mind your climate and home’s design when you decide to incorporate daylighting in your house. North and south facing windows allow even, natural light to penetrate your home. East and west facing windows tend not to be efficient for daylighting, as the direct sunlight will cause glare and can raise the temperature of your home.

For more daylighting tips, visit

http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/lighting_daylighting/