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Lighting Controls

Most everyone knows that you can save energy by turning off lights when they're not needed. But sometimes we forget or don't notice that we've left lights on. Lighting controls can be used to automatically turn lights on and off as needed, preventing energy waste.

The most common types of lighting controls include the following:

Before purchasing and using any lighting controls, it's a good idea to understand basic lighting terms and principles. Also, it helps to explore your lighting options for indoors and/or outdoors if you haven't already. This will help narrow your selection.