DURHAM, USA: Cree Inc. has achieved industry-best reported R&D results of 186 lumens per watt for a white power LED.
This result demonstrates Cree’s continued focus on pushing the performance of its LEDs. Cree’s tests confirmed that the LED produced 197 lumens of light output and achieved 186 lumens per watt efficacy at a correlated color temperature of 4577K. The tests were conducted under standard LED test conditions at a drive current of 350mA, at room temperature.
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By Jack Twill Outdoor flood lights will give you added safety, a more attractive yard, and even increase your property values. These styles of lights host a wide range of purposes, and chances are you will likely start to utilizing all of them. Some commonly seen uses include: brightening up the yard when it is dark, your home projecting a more safe feel, enhancing already existing decorations, and keeping burglars from breaking into your house. Take a look at the advice below on choosing... Read Full Story
In America today, we spend over $100 billion each year on fuel and electricity for our homes. Even Seascape condos, often models of efficient living can have utility bills that can make the owners cringe. Nearly half of this cost is taken by the heating and cooling of the home, with water heating accounting for 14% and appliances account for approximately 41%. If you’re interested in lowering your overall energy bills, there are a number of household items that can help you in your quest... Read Full Story
Astonishingly, Americans generally spend $1600 or more a year on their utility bills. Not only is much of this wasted energy, but more carbon dioxide is emitted into the air from one home than two average cars. The following tips will help you save energy costs both at home and in the car.
*Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system.
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The United States Department of Energy has provided a 36 page information package on ways to save on energy. You can view the full PDF file here, but today we will focus on a concise version of the information they have provided. Astonishingly, Americansgenerally spend $1600 or more a year on their utility bills. Not only is much of this wasted energy, but more carbon dioxide is emitted into the air from one home than two average cars. The following tips will help you save energy costs both... Read Full Story
If you’ve been to a house that was recently done up (in a rather fashionable manner) – you might have found a lot of small whitish lights used in places where the conventional bulbs and CFLs used to be. These tiny things are LED (Light Emitting Diodes) a new entrant in the field of home lighting.
LED is a certain type of lighting device which is being increasing used in homes for many reasons. Largely, they are used more for decorative purposes, but their efficiency and long-life as... Read Full Story
HINKLEY’S ENERGY STAR (EST) PROGRAM
ENERGY STAR qualified lighting provides bright, warm light but uses about 75 percent less energy than standard lighting, produce 75 percent less heat, and bulbs lasts up to 10 times longer.
Hinkley Energy Star® qualified lighting fixtures are equipped with GU24 sockets and include self-ballasted, compact fluorescent bulbs. CFL bulbs use about 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Each fixture also features a daylight... Read Full Story
Conserving energy is easier than you might think. Here are a few simple tips.
1. Close your blinds. Window treatments help insulate your home from both the heat and the cold. Drawing the drapes and closing the blinds can lower your energy consumption with the flick of the wrist.
2. Use fans. In the summer, put fans around your house or apartment and turn the AC down. Fans cool people, not entire rooms. A breeze makes the room feel a few degrees cooler. Just be sure to turn it off when... Read Full Story
There can be few people left who remain unaware that conventional incandescent light bulbs are in the process of being totally eradicated. The driving force behind this is a worldwide agreement that targets reducing the amount of energy we all use and cutting down on heat and CO2 emissions. The net result is that we all need to get up to speed with a brave new world of low energy lighting.
The alternative lighting technologies boil down to just these two: Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or... Read Full Story
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Sunday it's going to get dark earlier. Are you happy with your light? If you've got a brighter idea, it could be worth $10 million.
By KAREN YOUSO , Star Tribune
Last update: October 30, 2009 - 6:26 PM
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