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title: "I’m looking for recommendations for grow lights that do not use a ton…"
description: "I’m looking for recommendations for grow lights that do not use a ton of energy. My electric bill was crazyyyy this winter. I see people online that have…"
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author: "Jenna"
published: "2025-04-29T10:39:46.876143Z"
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# I’m looking for recommendations for grow lights that do not use a ton…

_Posted by Jenna on 2025-04-29_

I’m looking for recommendations for grow lights that do not use a ton of energy. My electric bill was crazyyyy this winter. I see people online that have several grow lights plugged in and have no issues with energy. Thanks!!

## 3 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-04-29

I believe all grow lights are LEDs. They will all use a lot less energy than incandescent bulbs. Just a few bulbs should not noticeably change your electric bill.

#### Jenna replied on 2025-04-29

Interesting. I have a grow light that has four lights in one. I attached a picture. I’m moving soon with more windows so luckily I can start using less lights. This thing is the difference of 40$ on my bill when turned on for 9 hours vs only 3. (Weather was about the same give or take both months)

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/a0YvHr5Rq8XK3530pH4TMHpbR2Hn6csm93_oaOuC4nk/6OIJPP__Sayco2JyY4O1gg.webp?size=large)

### Phil commented on 2025-04-29

Well there has to be something else because that is probably the equivalent of having a 40 watt incandescent bulb on. And I don’t think a 40 watt bulb would increase your bill that much. If that light would make that much difference, then my electric bill would be thousands every month.

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