Incandescent Light Bulbs: A Thing of the Past

Sometime in 2012, the incandescent light bulb, which many consumers use, will become a thing of the past.  These bulbs are being phased out as part of the federal Security Act of 2007, otherwise known as the Energy Bill.  Consumers should not worry though.  There will be more options than ever, with LED lighting leading the way.  The aim of the Energy Bill is to encourage the use and technological development of more energy-efficient lighting alternatives.  Common household bulbs that use between 40 and 100 watts will be mandated to use at least 27% less energy by 2014.  Since incandescent technology is not energy efficient enough to do this, manufacturers will be looking to new alternatives, such as LED lighting, to become the common household bulb of the future.

LED lighting is up to 75% more energy efficient, longer lasting and safer than traditional incandescent bulbs.  Compact fluorescent light bulbs are also another alternative that is available to consumers.  CFL’s are a type of bulb that is comparable to a more efficient incandescent bulb and a cheap alternative to incandescent lighting; however they contain a small amount of mercury and need to be recycled.  Over time, it is feasible that consumers will save thousands of dollars due to the switch from incandescent lighting.  Energy efficient LED bulbs not only last longer and require less changing out, their energy efficient technology also means that you will notice a drop in your energy bill.
 
New Tek Partners can help you join the millions of consumers that will help the country cut back on emissions output.  They carry a variety of LED products for all types of uses; LED tubes for your office, street lighting/flood and wall packs for outdoors, decorative lighting for special occasions and plenty of screw-in bulbs for your indoor use.  Not lacking in features, their LED lights are able to respond instantly to manual or sensor modes.  They are also 100% recyclable and transfer more energy into light, giving you 50% - 90% savings while reducing HVAC costs.  So when the Energy Bill takes effect next year, turn to New Tek Partners’ expertise in LED lighting and let them help you light the way towards greater savings and a more energy efficient lifestyle.

Where have you already started phasing out your traditional incandescent light bulbs for LED lighting?