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It may not have been easy for Kermit the frog, however it’s now easier than ever for you to be green with environmentally friendly lighting options. LED lighting offer a much more economical and sustainable option and provide plenty of reasons why you should use LED lighting.
Victorian residents have recently had access to an extensive LED replacement scheme via the Victorian State Government which provides financial incentives to replace existing fluorescent or halogen lights with LEDs.
LED Lighting Main Benefits
Since the inception of the scheme, there’s been a significant change within the construction and electrical industries to encompass the new lighting standards. Builders and electrical contractors now must factor-in LEDs to the planning and interior construction phases. There’s also been changes to building design stipulations, safety and recycling measures.
It is expected that LED technology will have a significant and positive impact upon the environment with the phase-out of fluorescent tube lighting.
When it is estimated that as much as a half of a business’s energy consumption is taken up by electricity and much of it due to lighting, it’s any wonder that residents and businesses are making the switch.
Whether you’re considering the interior design of your new home or looking for a way to save money on your energy bills, LED lighting is the way to go.
Consider LED Lights in your residential properties
LED lights are more efficient
When almost half of a city’s electricity costs can be spent on street lighting alone, it’s any wonder that LEDS are becoming the preferred option. It’s estimated that LED lighting can save homeowners up to 90 per cent of their lighting bills. You will not only save money on your energy bills but also on cost of replacement as LEDs can last for 20 times longer than conventional lighting options.
LED lights are better for the environment
LEDs offer one of the most environmentally friendly lighting options on the market. LEDs do not contain toxic mercury which is hazardous to health and also costly to contain. Up until the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, 90 percent of mercury-filled fluoros were being dumped in landfill. LEDs also release less carbon dioxide than other lighting options and one LED can save the material and production required for as many as 25 incandescent tube lights.
LEDs come in a range of colours and designs
LED lighting is dynamic and provides a range of options for both indoor and outdoor applications. Offering dynamic control and the possibility to be remotely controlled by remote or home automation. LED lighting systems can achieve some visually stunning effects.
If you’re looking for a smarter way to brighten up your home that also reduces your energy bills, then look no further than LED lighting. If you would like help accessing the VIC Govt’s ‘Energy Upgrades Progam’ or installing new LEDS, give your friendly Electricians in Melbourne a call today.