Lightning
contributes for nearly 6% of global CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, so
scientists stress on making changes that can make our lighting more energy
efficient. It’s time to raise awareness of how to find and use technologies to
save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. Of the many technologies
currently available, the most promising and affordable are light-emitting
diodes (LEDs). LEDs are highly efficient and could reduce the world's electricity
consumption in a big way.
Many
articles have been written about different benefits of switching to LED lights
but still a large percentage of people have not adopted LED yet. LED is considered a great technology in
saving our power bills and a terrific way to fight climate change. Estimates
from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) have indicated slower adoption to
LED than expected. With researchers hypothising whether this is due to ignorance,
over-reliance on traditional light bulbs or cost.
The high
cost at the start is certainly a barrier to some, but LED is still a lot more
cost effective in the long term, according to Gillian from Jenco Electrical in Auckland.
“Changing to
LED might cost up front but the savings are incredible over time, up to 80% in
electricity costs. They are more durable than existing lighting options. One
LED bulb can last for as long as 22 years. It a smart solution which can reduce
your electricity bill and maintenance costs dramatically. If you’re regularly
having electricians fixing lights, it’s time to switch to LED,” she says.
Most
household energy in the United States still comes from coal-burning power
plants. One LED bulb uses 70-90 percent less energy than a standard bulb, limiting
the need to burn as much coal, reducing air pollution and making the air
healthy to breathe for people who suffer from respiratory problems. If every American
household replaced just one light bulb with a certified LED bulb, it can reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by 9 million pounds or about the amount from 800,000
cars, the U.S. Environment Protection Agency Reports.
Due to the
long life span of LED bulbs, transitioning to LED will also save waste and
pollution from the manufacturing and transportation of large quantities of
traditional light bulbs that regularly needs to be replaced. Cutting down on
greenhouse emissions is a crucial element in fighting global warming and
climate changes.
There are a
number of LED bulbs available in the market depending on what amount of light
they provide. One thing to keep in mind before buying LED bulb is its “Energy Star” label. Normally people look for
words “energy saving” which any company can put on any bulb. Bulbs that have
“Energy Star” label save a good amount of energy and money as they are
certified after extensive testing for high quality and performance.
No doubt,
LED bulbs are gaining a lot of attention as the most innovative and long
lasting alternative to incandescent bulbs. But the most important factor here
is that they can reverse the climate change and help protect our planet. Jenco
Electrical in Auckland are experienced in full or partial LED fit outs for
factories, workshop, warehouses, and gyms. Contact Jenco Electrical to help you switch to LED. Go LED and save energy, money,
and the planet.
If you want to switch to LED lights, and looking for a electrician in Auckland, contact Jenco Electrical on 0800 453 626