The Future of Lighting is Here

Can you imagine not changing a light bulb for years? Today, there are now LED (light emitting diode) products available that make frequent light bulb changes so 20th century, which is especially good news if you have recessed lights in hard-to-reach areas such as vaulted ceilings in living rooms or kitchens.

The term LED conjures images of alarm clocks, indicator lights on appliances, and brake lights and headlights on luxury cars. That is all about to change. Lighting manufacturers have invested considerable time, effort and research into adapting this highly energy-efficient technology for household use, according to the American Lighting Association (ALA). LED technology has even garnered approval from the government’s popular and well-respected EnergyStar® program.

“You will see LED products meet – and in some cases outperform – traditional light sources,” says Brian Brandes, vice president of product development for SATCO. “The lighting industry is moving and merging technologies, quickly becoming part of the electronics marketplace and presenting choices previously not available before. Today, there are LED options in every lighting category,” says Brandes. For example, SATCO recently unveiled a variety of LED bulbs that can replace incandescent track and recessed bulbs as well as outdoor spotlights.

If you are curious about LEDs, but aren’t sure yet if you want to take the plunge into the new technology and would rather dip your toes in, we suggest trying a desk or task lamp or path lighting outside to see if you like the illumination it provides before investing.

For example, this LED desk lamp from Bulbrite is truly an upgrade from your traditional desk lamp. It takes innovative, high-performance illumination to a whole new level of sophistication with its 3 bright-white LEDs, which not only last longer than conventional desk lamps but also provide an environmentally-friendly solution to use less energy.

More great features about this desk lamp:

• Equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent desk lamp in light output (102 foot candles, 1100 lux)
• Saves $302 on utility bills over the life of the lamp (based on average of $.11/KwH)
• Long life lasts up to 27 years (based on 5hrs per day usage)
• Environmentally friendly (no mercury used)

Visit our showrooms to see our tremendous display and inventory of LED Lights.