Yes, dimming any bulb reduces energy consumption and is the perfect way to set the ambiance for any occasion. Below is an example of the energy savings* realized when you dim incandescent, dimmable LED or dimmable CFL bulbs.
Relative Light Output (% Dimmed) |
75W Incandescent (Wattage) |
26W CFL (Wattage) |
17W LED (Wattage) |
100% | 75W | 26W | 17W |
75% | 63W | 18W | 12W |
50% | 51W | 13W | 7W |
20% | 34W | 7W | 3W |
*Energy savings may vary