The Benefits of LED Lighting!
At LED Edmonton, we are passionate about taking care of our planet as we all have a responsibility to do so. To ensure we are cautious about taking care of our environment, we want to share with you the reasons as to why LED lighting is beneficial for our environment, our pockets and our health:
Energy Efficiency:
Did you know that 95% of the energy in LEDs is converted into light, and only 5% is wasted as heat? (source) The way this happens is that through LED lighting, directional lighting capability reduces wasted light and energy; unlike conventional bulbs which emit light and heat in all directions. (source)
Justin Havre explains that homeowners can light their homes for less money by swapping out traditional light bulbs for energy-efficient lighting such as LED bulbs. On top of using less energy, they also last longer than a traditional bulb. LED light bulbs incorporate recent lighting standards, and when used as suggested, can save homeowners considerable amounts every year. LED bulbs can replace 40W, 60W and 75W incandescent bulbs.
In addition to choosing LED lighting, homeowners can use lighting controls and dimmers to save on electricity. Select products compatible with the LED bulbs and turn off lights when a room will not be used. Check out more of Justin’s blog here: 7 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home
Non-Toxic Elements
LED lighting does not virtually provide non-toxic elements as conventional light bulbs do. Excessive heat and ultraviolet radiation (UV) presents a burn hazard to people and materials. LEDs emit virtually no IR or UV.
We often find ourselves spending our working days in offices or commercial buildings that use fluorescent strip lights; these lights contain noxious chemicals such as mercury. Chemicals like mercury contaminate the environment when they are disposed of in landfill sites. LEDs not only decrease the cost in specific waste management; but they help protect the environment from toxic waste. (Source)
Lifespan
Fact – longer lifespan means lower carbon emissions, making LED lighting better for the environment and your pockets. (Source) It’s proven that LEDs last about 6 times longer than conventional light bulbs, reducing the need to replace them often. When rapid cycling occurs (constantly turning your light switch off and on), LEDs are not affected as traditional light sources are.
Innovative:
LED lighting is pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo of traditional lighting. This ever changing product is revolutionizing the way we see, what we spend and how we take care of our planet.
→ Innovation News Story:
We often look for the ways LED lighting is innovating. We found an interesting article that explains Samsung’s roll out of COB LEDs with enhanced colour and white rendering. Samsung has 3 new LEDs that can make clothing, meat and vegetables look more desirable to shoppers; this could be extremely beneficial to your industry. Check out the difference in look for a customer viewing a product under conventional lights and LEDs:
