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