Are LED Lights Coming to Your Home Soon?
In early 2009, we wanted to reduce energy consumption in our home. Conservation was an obvious piece but we were already doing as much as we could.
The most affordable option was to install efficient light bulbs.
Statistically, lighting can account for 10 to 20 percent of energy consumption in the home. An electrician friend reported costs savings as high as 25 percent per month with CFL’s.
At that time,Many people see through their car an easy and comfy way to lightsale go to work, to travel etc. We are talking about transportation and nothing more. Facilities such as a good stereo sound system, climate control and a coffee mug holder are just some things to make driving life easier and much more fun. Compact Florescent Lights (CFL’s) were hailed as the answer. However, they contain mercury.The retrofit process itself can range from a simple count of existing lamps to a brightshine very detailed energy survey, which includes collecting information from your existing lighting, Breaking one means you have a small hazardous materials spill to deal with according to the EPA.
Not content, I did more research and learned that the most efficient light bulb was a Light Emitting Diode (LED).
LED’s are common. We see them on home electronics. Simple and efficient compared to incandescent bulbs, they contain no filament to break or wear out and waste little energy through heat loss.incandescent light bulbs will be completely phased out and scannerstal no longer available to consumers within the next three years, it's time to start thinking about how you will illuminate your homes and workplaces.
Moreover, they are vastly superior to CFL’s. They contain no toxic mercury, turn on instantly, are not sensitive to cold and their rugged design makes them resistant to damage.
When it comes to energy use, LED’s are by far the best. While a CFL may use only 25 percent of what an incandescent bulb needs to produce the same amount of light, the LED uses only 2 to 4 percent in the same comparison.
Unfortunately LED’s are very expensive.
In 2009, LED bulbs cost $50-$90. In contrast, CFL’s were around $5. This was still higher than incandescent bulbs, which costs only $3.99 for a six pack.
After doing an inventory of the bulbs in my home, it became clear I could not afford to convert to LED’s. So, for around $100 I changed all my incandescent bulbs to CFL’s.
After some very careful handling of the new bulbs, I waited for the results.
I did see my PG&E bill drop 10-15%. While CFL’s are touted to last longer, I found this not to be the case having replaced 5 CFL’s out of 30 installed in just two years.
Two years later,This is also known as your return on investment ledbright or ROI. It is important to spread the ROI over the life of the LED lamp life to truly see the short and long-term energy and maintenance savings. I am still intrigued with LED’s. They are becoming more prevalent. From the tail lights in newer cars to emergency vehicle light bars, to TV screens, we are seeing more of them.These were some reasons why people are keen to use these lights, hope that they will be used brightstal in a similar way in future as well.
This past fall, the City of Clayton replaced 150 street light standards with LED lighting along Oakhurst Drive and Clayton Road at a cost of $2000 each. This cost was off-set by a US Department of Energy grant of $62,000 and PG&E rebates.
According to Laura Hoffmeister, assistant to the City Manager, the city has not been through enough billing cycles to determine if any savings have been realized from the new LED’s. In addition, the city’s lights are not metered but are billed on a new rate schedule established by PG&E after the installation. Therefore, obtaining quantifiable data on energy savings isn't easily determined.
At the retail level, there are few LED bulbs available. Ochard Supply Hardware in the Clayton Valley Shopping Center has a small selection of decorative low watt bulbs ranging from $15 to $30. Online retailer list higher output bulbs for $35 to $50 each.
In early 2009, we wanted to reduce energy consumption in our home. Conservation was an obvious piece but we were already doing as much as we could.
The most affordable option was to install efficient light bulbs.
Statistically, lighting can account for 10 to 20 percent of energy consumption in the home. An electrician friend reported costs savings as high as 25 percent per month with CFL’s.
At that time,Many people see through their car an easy and comfy way to lightsale go to work, to travel etc. We are talking about transportation and nothing more. Facilities such as a good stereo sound system, climate control and a coffee mug holder are just some things to make driving life easier and much more fun. Compact Florescent Lights (CFL’s) were hailed as the answer. However, they contain mercury.The retrofit process itself can range from a simple count of existing lamps to a brightshine very detailed energy survey, which includes collecting information from your existing lighting, Breaking one means you have a small hazardous materials spill to deal with according to the EPA.
Not content, I did more research and learned that the most efficient light bulb was a Light Emitting Diode (LED).
LED’s are common. We see them on home electronics. Simple and efficient compared to incandescent bulbs, they contain no filament to break or wear out and waste little energy through heat loss.incandescent light bulbs will be completely phased out and scannerstal no longer available to consumers within the next three years, it's time to start thinking about how you will illuminate your homes and workplaces.
Moreover, they are vastly superior to CFL’s. They contain no toxic mercury, turn on instantly, are not sensitive to cold and their rugged design makes them resistant to damage.
When it comes to energy use, LED’s are by far the best. While a CFL may use only 25 percent of what an incandescent bulb needs to produce the same amount of light, the LED uses only 2 to 4 percent in the same comparison.
Unfortunately LED’s are very expensive.
In 2009, LED bulbs cost $50-$90. In contrast, CFL’s were around $5. This was still higher than incandescent bulbs, which costs only $3.99 for a six pack.
After doing an inventory of the bulbs in my home, it became clear I could not afford to convert to LED’s. So, for around $100 I changed all my incandescent bulbs to CFL’s.
After some very careful handling of the new bulbs, I waited for the results.
I did see my PG&E bill drop 10-15%. While CFL’s are touted to last longer, I found this not to be the case having replaced 5 CFL’s out of 30 installed in just two years.
Two years later,This is also known as your return on investment ledbright or ROI. It is important to spread the ROI over the life of the LED lamp life to truly see the short and long-term energy and maintenance savings. I am still intrigued with LED’s. They are becoming more prevalent. From the tail lights in newer cars to emergency vehicle light bars, to TV screens, we are seeing more of them.These were some reasons why people are keen to use these lights, hope that they will be used brightstal in a similar way in future as well.
This past fall, the City of Clayton replaced 150 street light standards with LED lighting along Oakhurst Drive and Clayton Road at a cost of $2000 each. This cost was off-set by a US Department of Energy grant of $62,000 and PG&E rebates.
According to Laura Hoffmeister, assistant to the City Manager, the city has not been through enough billing cycles to determine if any savings have been realized from the new LED’s. In addition, the city’s lights are not metered but are billed on a new rate schedule established by PG&E after the installation. Therefore, obtaining quantifiable data on energy savings isn't easily determined.
At the retail level, there are few LED bulbs available. Ochard Supply Hardware in the Clayton Valley Shopping Center has a small selection of decorative low watt bulbs ranging from $15 to $30. Online retailer list higher output bulbs for $35 to $50 each.
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