LED lights picking up steam as powerful cost-cutters
July 24, 2009 by Tom GuayPosted in: Cost Cutting, Green Office, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, News, Technology, Waste & Pollution
Thanks to their powerful energy efficiencies, LED lighting systems are starting to win over corporate and municipal converts.
The LED lights (short for light-emitting diode) will get a big publicity splash this year as AT&T switches from neon to LEDs in signs at 6,500 of its company stores. Reason for the change: Huge savings.
The LED lighting systems are 80% more efficient than neon lights. AT&T also gets credit for an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to its signage. The company estimates it will eliminate 3,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year.
AT&T just inked a deal with GE Lumination to provide the LED products.
Companies aren’t the only ones trying out LEDs. In North Carolina, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is installing LifeLED systems provided by Philips Lumec in downtown areas.
The tribe expects to save $23,000 a year on reduced electricity demand and ultimately expects to recover its investment. The tribe also gets an annual credit for reducing GHG emissions.
To study LED lighting options, check out materials from light maker, Albeo Technology Academy here.
Another LED supplier that came up quickly on Google is TheLEDLight.com.
Funding a problem for your company’s lighting upgrade? The feds may be able to help. The Department of Energy is releasing $346 million in stimulus funds to boost energy efficiency in existing and new commercial buildings. Click here for details.
Tags: Albeo Technology Academy, AT&T, energy efficient, GE, LED lights, LifeLED, Lumec, Lumination, TheLEDLight.com
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