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Harris House.
As the MacPhersons begin to describe all the different types of bulbs they had to order for the various shapes and wattages of the house’s 130 fixtures, one begins to understand the depth of their commitment to making Foster Harris truly green.
Diane has done so much research on the varying light quality and efficiency of fluorescent light bulbs that she is able to speak on the issue with the authority of a university professor.
“There was a pretty steep learning curve and Diane dedicated herself to it,” John said.
Most people start with the goal of installing a fluorescent bulb after an incandescent bums out, Diane said. That’s fine for a private residence, but inn keepers have so many lights to keep track of that it is impractical to run around replacing bulbs by attrition.
“When you run an inn, you really have to plan for it,” she said.
Besides, fluorescent bulbs are 75 percent more efficient than incandescents. For an inn like the Foster Harris House, those savings add up quickly.
“You’re losing money each month that you continue to use incandescent bulbs,” Diane explained.
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