Whether you have a kid, or you're tired of encountering your darkened hallway walls at midnight, or you simply like the ambience of soft lighting and you don't want to leave a beacon burning all through the night... an energy-saving night light is a must have.

It's true that you can get a perky nocturnal hamster and make a hamster-powered night light, but a somewhat simpler project with equally impressive results is a self-crafted Sun Jar...

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When you’re in the market for eco-friendly lighting, keep in mind that bulbs and electricity sources are only 2/3rds of the picture—light fixtures also come in various shades of green . . .

Whether you’re looking for lampshades, decorative glass covers, or lanterns, all light fixtures have an eco factor to consider.  Here are some of the greenest options:

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If you're in the process of designing a lighting scheme for a room, a remodeled wing, or a brand new house, remember that energy conservation doesn't always have to rely upon the latest fancy new technology.  Some common sense and readily available materials often do just fine on their own!  To maximize the energy efficiency of your lighting and achieve a beautiful, natural look at the same time, follow these tips to illuminate your space:

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Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-In-Chief, discusses Gas-Powered Copper Light Fixtures with Mitch Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Charleston Gas Light.

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Using electronic lighting control systems to save energy is increasingly a mandatory part of commercial lighting design, and it can be a big energy-saver at home as well.  A lighting control system is a computer programmed with a keypad or touch panel to turn lights on and off at specified times, and/or to provide less or more light in a room for different times of use.  Motion sensors are typically incorporated into these systems, turning on lights when someone walks into a room and turning them off when no motion is sensed after a period of time.

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