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Once an expensive novelty, LED lights are hitting the mainstream
LED lights are becoming available in a wider variety of sizes and form factors to fit into nearly any home use. Available as both screw-in light bulbs and dedicated modules in lighting as diverse as … -
Warm white tube LED lamp cuts energy use 50% vs other LEDs
Many lamps and accent lights use a tube lamp, which until now were available only an incandescent bulbs and not energy-efficient LED lamps. Phillips has introduced a tube lighting replacement LED … -
Harness the sun and energy-efficient LEDs to save 94 percent on lighting costs.
The latest tubular daylight device from Solatube uses energy-saving LED lighting at night to provide the best of both worlds. Solatube International Inc., said the Smart LED system can save up to 94 … -
New LED lamps are a perfect fit for recessed lighting fixtures
Replace your inefficient incandescent and halogen bulbs in recessed lighting with new LEDs. LEDnovation added the PAR38 to its line up, joining the Bright For Life LED PAR30 lamps. The lamps are … -
Efficient ceiling fan available with LED lights for low-energy comfort
Add energy-efficient airflow and lighting to your home with the Haiku fan. Manufactured by Big Ass Fans®, known for its large air movers used in warehouses and other large spaces, the Haiku … -
Control colorful LED lights with mobile devices (Video)
Take control of LinkUp LED lights with the new system that allows you to control color, brightness and color effects with popular mobile devices. The newLinkUp LED lighting series from … -
LED lighting conversion saves a township 70% on energy costs
The Township of East Caln, Pa., recently converted all of its street lights to LED lamps, which will save more than $12,700 in energy costs over the next five years. Previously, the streets were … -
Jay Leno's garage gets energy-efficient LED lighting (Video)
Comedian Jay Leno's famous collector car garage is now lighted by energy-efficient LEDs Titan LED, a leading US-based manufacturer, replaced replaced the conventional 40-watt fluorescent tubes in Jay … -
Give your kitchen an energy-efficient lighting makeover
Lighting upgrades will make your kitchen look new again and save on utility costs. -
Don't blame Beyonce: HID lamps made Super Bowl blackout longer
Did energy-efficient lighting play a role in the length of the Super Bowl blackout? Sounds like that could be the case. William Comstock, an analyst with the U.S. Energy Information Administration … -
Americans could save $585 million yearly with energy-efficient products
The global energy efficiency market totaled a hefty $595.45 billion in 2012. Although growth slipped a bit during the global recession of 2008-2009, business has picked back up and many market … -
For $30, world's most energy efficient lightbulb
For years now, LEDs have been heralded as the heir-apparent to our old-school incandescent light bulb. Yet despite some serious advantages, such as much improved energy efficiency and a decades-long … -
How smart LEDs could change your home
"Smart," internet-enabled light bulbs made with LEDs are attracting entrepreneurs and major companies who see the bulbs as the next big thing in lighting. The innovation has attracted a slew of … -
New consumer guide illuminates home energy savings
"Save Money, Save the Earth." That motto has appeared on the cover of every edition of the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings since the first book was published in 1991. It's a big promise, and … -
Deadline looming for energy-efficient appliance tax credits and rebates
Many state and federal rebates and tax credits end on December 31, so it's exactly the right time to buy energy-efficient appliances and home improvement materials in order to claim them before the …- Teena Hammond -
Upgrade your holiday lights with LED
If you are still opting for traditional incandescent lighting strands to illuminate your Christmas tree, you are missing out on energy-saving alternatives that can save you both time and money. -
PG&E unveils zero net energy home display and modular classroom
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is unveiling the utility's first zero net energy home display and modular classroom at its Energy Training Center in Stockton, Calif.1 comment- Teena Hammond -
Sustainable design trend forecast for 2013
Sustainable design trends continue to evolve and with the new year just around the corner we can look forward to discovering fresh trends that will make a positive impact on our lives and the planet … -
Garage turns into energy-efficient guest house (Video/Photo Gallery)
In San Diego, homeowners converted a garage into a guest house complete with LED lighting, energy-efficient windows, insulation, a tankless water heater, water conserving toilet and a low-voltage …- Teena Hammond -
The ultimate guide to saving energy during Christmas
Americans spend about $65 billion a year on Christmastime gifts. Add to that the increased cost of wintertime home heating, and you'll see that December is a month of major spending. Your credit card …
