LEDs give off a very bright, crystal clear light. For those looking to save money and be more environmentally conscience, however, these innovative products emit all green.
Because of the high expense associated with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in the past, very few people considered them for most everyday use. With recent changes in semiconductor technology and a huge drop in material costs, that is all changing and these energy-efficient lights are leading the charge into a brighter, greener future.
While there are many factors to consider, over the course of a typical lifespan of a bulb, one LED on average will save a user $160 versus an incandescent bulb. Considering that savings calculation is based on changing just one 60-watt incandescent bulb with a 2-watt LED bulb, the amount a green hotelier can expect to save on his or her monthly utility bill after changing multiple bulbs will be substantial.
The reason for this is in the respective designs.
Incandescent bulbs need a lot more energy to light the filament inside. Basically, they are mini heaters with light being emitted as a byproduct once it gets hot enough. In this process, most of the heat is lost. Not only is that a huge waste of energy – and money – but it can lead to safety concerns, too, as the bulb itself gets scorching hot after just a few minutes of use.
LEDs, on the other hand, produce light by the movement of electrons. This takes far less energy and hardly any of it is lost. The result is a bulb that stays cool to the touch no matter how long it is left on, which in itself is a reason for any hotelier to smile.
On average, incandescent lights are said to last roughly 1000 hours. Many bulbs burn out far before that time, however, due to the fact that filament technology is not good at handling electricity fluctuations, which occur every time the light is turned on.
With a life expectancy of 30,000 hours, LEDs last up to 30 times longer. They also last up to 10 times longer than the other “eco” lighting option – the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). Considering they don’t have mercury or other toxic substance in them like CFLs do, they are also much safer.
In the end, the durability and energy-efficiency associated with LEDs are unrivaled by any other option currently on the market. While the light emitted is a bright, clear white color, the hotel energy savings associated with this new semi-conductor technology has everyone seeing green.
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EcoGreenHotel
NOTE: The Clean Energy Act of 2007 requires all light bulbs sold to have 25% more efficiency by the year 2012 and 200% more efficiency by 2020. That pretty much spells the end to the incandescent light as we know it. Thus, now is the ideal time to look into LEDs and other energy-efficient measures. The experts at EcoGreenHotel can help you come up with a coordinated plan that will reduce energy consumption and greatly improve your bottom line. For more information, please contact Scott Parisi at sparisi@ecogreenhotel.com.
