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Ceiling fans can bring numerous energy saving benefits to the home. Most ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb. When used properly, ceiling fans can save you money in utility bills in both the winter and summer months. In the summer months, your ceiling fan offers the greatest energy saving benefits when run in a counter-clockwise direction. While a ceiling fan does not necessarily lower the temperature, it does make the room feel cooler by providing a circulatory breeze. In the winter months, ceiling fans provide a subtle yet very effective way to cut down on heating costs. Remember warm air is lighter than cool air. In any given room there are layers of air with varying degrees of temperature, the warmest air rises to the ceiling. In the winter months, you should run your ceiling fan in a clockwise (reverse) direction. This pushes warm air up against the ceiling and then down the walls, gently recirculating warm air through the room without causing a chilling breeze. For maximum energy saving benefits, you might consider an Energy Star ceiling fan. These fans circulate an average of 15% more air than other ceiling fans, without sacrificing style or attractiveness. Energy Star ceiling fans are 60% more efficient than an 150 watt incandescent bulb