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Posted On: 08/23/2013 1:46:34 PM
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Posted By: DMZ
Re: jmb015 #320
LED Lighting is being pushed by Rebates and Tax incentives; but, even without those, the long life and energy efficiency will not only pay for the upgrade; it will reduce costs, all while protecting the environment.  Check out the following chart breaking down the costs of operation, environmental issues, light output and other important factors, and you will see why new and retrofit LED light is sweeping the country, and why Building Turbines has integrated them into its "One Stop Shop" for all of a businesses green energy solutions:


LED Lights vs. Incandescent Light Bulbs vs. CFLs







































Energy Efficiency 
& Energy Costs




Light Emitting Diode Buulb
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)




Incandescent bulb
Incandescent 
Light Bulbs




Compact Fluorescent
Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)



Life Span (average)



50,000 hours



1,200 hours



8,000 hours



Watts of electricity used
(equivalent to 60 watt bulb).  

LEDs use less power (watts) per unit of light generated (lumens).  LEDs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and lower electric bills



6 - 8 watts



60 watts



13-15 watts



Kilo-watts of Electricity used
(30 Incandescent Bulbs per year equivalent)



329 KWh/yr.



3285 KWh/yr.



767 KWh/yr.



Annual Operating Cost
(30 Incandescent Bulbs per year equivalent)



$32.85/year



$328.59/year



$76.65/year
































Environmental 
Impact



Light Emitting Diode Buulb
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)




Incandescent bulb
Incandescent 
Light Bulbs




compact fluorescent bulb
Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)



Contains the TOXIC Mercury



No



No



Yes - Mercury is very toxic to your health and the environment



RoHS Compliant



Yes



Yes



No - contains 1mg-5mg of Mercury and is a major risk to the environment



Carbon Dioxide Emissions   
(30 bulbs per year) 

Lower energy consumption decreases: CO2 emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste.



451 pounds/year



4500 pounds/year



1051 pounds/year

























































Important Facts




Light Emitting Diode Buulb
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)




Incandescent bulb
Incandescent 
Light Bulbs




Compact Fluorescent
Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)



Sensitivity to low temperatures



None



Some



Yes - may not work under negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit or over 120 degrees Fahrenheit



Sensitive to humidity



No



Some



Yes



On/off Cycling    
Switching a CFL on/off quickly, in a closet for instance, may decrease the lifespan of the bulb.



No Effect



Some



Yes  - can reduce lifespan drastically



Turns on instantly



Yes



Yes



No - takes time to warm up



Durability



Very Durable - LEDs can handle jarring and bumping



Not Very Durable - glass or filament can break easily



Not Very Durable - glass can break easily



Heat Emitted



3.4 btu's/hour



85 btu's/hour



30 btu's/hour



Failure Modes



Not typical



Some



Yes - may catch on fire, smoke, or omit an odor



















































Light Output




Light Emitting Diode Buulb
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)




Incandescent bulb
Incandescent 
Light Bulbs




Compact Fluorescent
Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)



Lumens



Watts



Watts



Watts



450



4-5



40



9-13



800



6-8



60



13-15



1,100



9-13



75



18-25



1,600



16-20



100



23-30



2,600



25-28



150



30-55

















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