Among men and women of a certain generation, discussions of an “energy crisis” bring to mind images of long lines of cars waiting to purchase gasoline during the days of the Arab oil embargo in the 1970’s. The new energy crisis of the early part of the 21st century does not include such dramatic imagery, […]
Energy Efficient LED Street Lighting Offers Enormous Cost Savings
Between 2009 and 2016, Los Angeles retrofitted more than half of its streetlights with LED lights as part of a long-term initiative to transition to eco-friendly, green technology. The city intends to replace all of its lights with LEDs, but even before it has completed that project, it has realized energy cost savings of more […]
Important Milestones in the Story of LED Lighting
In just over fifty years, LED lighting has progressed from limited use by benchtop hobbyists who used tiny red LED bulbs as signal indicators in electronics projects, to a household presence in video screens and lighting fixtures. Advances in the field over this period have positioned the Story of LED Lighting as the predominant technology […]
Sustainable Lighting Leading the Way in the Fight Against Global Poverty
What is Sustainable Lighting? Sustainable lighting refers to lighting practices and technologies that prioritize environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, and long-term sustainability. It involves using lighting systems and strategies that minimize energy consumption, reduce environmental impact, and promote a more efficient use of resources. Sustainable lighting aims to balance the need for illumination with the goal […]
How LED Lighting Improves Mood and Health
Most people have an innate understanding of how LED lighting improves mood and health, as it can affect the overall mood of an environment. They install dimmer switches in dining rooms and other parts of their homes to set a warmer feel when lights are dimmed. In the dark days of winter in northern climates, […]
Field Tests Show LED Lighting Benefits Beyond Energy Efficiency
The energy efficiency of LED lighting is often cited as the primary motivating factor for switching from incandescent or other traditional lighting sources. However there are several other important LED Lighting benefits beyond energy efficiency. Traditional light sources dissipate up to 80% of their energy input as heat, with only 20% of that input converted […]
A Complete LED Rollout Would Cut Global Emissions by 2.3%
The Climate Group, a global non-profit group that advocates a lower-carbon emission world economy, has adopted a worldwide initiative to replace incandescent and fluorescent lighting with LED lighting systems. The Group has calculated that a complete LED rollout, by replacing all existing lighting technology with LED systems will remove 735 million tons of carbon dioxide […]
5 Reasons to Make the Investment in LED Now (Not Later)
The adoption of new technology in any industry often runs into a number of common objections from all but the most ardent of early adopters. Resistance to new technology tends to be driven by fears that all the bugs have not yet been worked out of new systems or that subsequent generations of a new […]
Understanding White Color Terminology in Lighting
Understanding the nuances of white light is essential for selecting appropriate lighting solutions that enhance both functionality and ambiance. The terminology associated with white light—such as color temperature, correlated color temperature (CCT), and color rendering index (CRI)—can be complex, but a clear grasp of these concepts enables informed decisions tailored to specific environments and tasks. […]
Strategies for Energy Efficient Lighting in Hospitals
Hospital administrators are under constant pressure to manage their facilities in the face of demands for high-quality medical services but with reduced revenues from healthcare reimbursement entities. This tension forces administrators to reduce expenses where they can without impacting the quality of those services. Many hospitals are finding that they can both reduce facility expenses […]
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