More U.S. Homes Used LEDs Over Other Bulb Types For Indoor Lighting In 2024 - CleanTechnica

According to the 2024 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, LED bulbs have become the dominant choice for indoor lighting in U.S. homes. Ninety percent of households reported using LED bulbs, with 37% using them exclusively for all indoor lighting. This marks a significant increase from 2015, when only 4% of households primarily used LEDs. During the same period, reliance on compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and incandescent or halogen bulbs declined sharply, with CFL use dropping from 32% to 7% and incandescent/halogen use falling from 31% to 10%. The adoption of LED lighting varies by housing type and age, with single-family homes and newer constructions (built between 2020 and 2024) showing higher LED usage rates—up to 71% mostly or entirely LED. LEDs are also prevalent in outdoor lighting, with 77% of homes that keep outdoor lights on all night