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Fluorescent light bulbs are the most popular types of light bulbs in the world. But LED lights are extremely useful for many reasons and becoming increasingly popular. Why would LEDs potentially be the fluorescent tube replacement bulb? First of all, high powered LED lighting is extremely energy-efficient. LEDs use far less energy and waste little or no heat, especially compared to incandescent bulbs. With incandescent bulbs, 90% of the energy is released as heat. If you are considering fluor …

Even if you remember to turn out your lights when leaving a room, your lights could be causing you to spend a significant amount of money. Department of Energy statistics reveal that approximately 22% of all electricity generated in the United States is used for lighting. If you've been shocked by the cost of your electric bill recently, here are a few suggestions for using your lights to cut down on energy expenses.Only Use Lights When Needed Not all lights need to be on all the time. The …

Most people think of LED lighting as either a type of lighting used in electronics or as standard light bulb replacements, and that's not without reason. Lighting accounts for about 11% of energy use in residential buildings and 18% in commercial buildings. However, LEDs, especially high power LEDs, are used for more than just conventional lighting. Here are a few surprising daily applications of LEDs that you might overlook.Street lighting Many street lamps and outdoor lights are in hard-t …

There are many options when it comes to lighting your business. Traditional incandescent bulbs were the most common and inexpensive option until a federal law was passed in 2007 imposing strict standards on incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent light (or CFL) bulbs, light emitting diode (or LED) bulbs, and organic light emitting diode (or OLED) bulbs. The efficiency standards imposed on incandescent bulbs were so strict that they were essentially phased out of use. This left CFL, LED, OLED, …

It's no secret that lighting takes up a decent amount of your electric bill, but you might be surprised at just how much energy your lighting uses. Department of Energy statistics reveal that approximately 22% of all electricity generated in the United States is used for lighting. Switching to energy efficient lighting can help you cut down on your electricity bill and save energy. Here are a few options for switching out your lights for better energy-saving alternatives.LED Lighting LED li …