You thought fluorescent was energy-efficient. But LED (light emitting diode) lamps consume less than half of the electricity that fluorescent lighting does, and the lamps last about ten times as long.

The lighting quality is comparable to that of cool white compact fluorescent lamps, with color rendering indices near 85. LED lights don¡¯¡¯t flicker. The light is very directional in small arrays. LED strip lights can be installed under counters, in hallways, and in staircases. Concentrated arrays can be used for room lighting. Waterproof, outdoor fixtures are available, and they operate in temperatures from -50¡ãC to 80¡ãC.

To replace existing florescents simply remove ballast and connect to 110 volts.

Please note that led fluorecent lights are currently being tested for compliance with the applicable requirements of the US and Canadian standards.

        1200mm 15 watt LED Fluorescent Tube

Cost savings comparing 8w LED,  20w Fluorescent, 75w Incandescent

2 foot LED uses 8w / lasts 60,000 hours / produces 600 lumens

60,000 x 8w = 480,000 watt-hours 

480 kwh x $0.10 = $48 to run for its life 

Total cost $66.24 + $48 = $114.24

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2 foot fluorescent 20w / lasts 9000 hours* / produces 1200 lumens 

60000 / 9000 = 6.66 so 7 bulbs to last the same amount of time 

60,000h x 20w = 1,200,000 watt hours 

1200 kwh x $0.10 = $120 

Total cost $120 + (7x $4) = $148 

Potential savings $148 - $114.24 = $33.76 

* According to Philips for a 2¡¯ 20w T12

24 inch led on left,  24 inch Fluorescent on right

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75w incandescent uses 75w / lasts 1000 hours / produces 1200 lumens 

60000 / 1000 = 60 bulbs 

60,000 x 75w = 4,500,000 watt hours 

4500 kwh x $0.10 = $450 

Total cost $450 + (60 x $0.50) = $480 

Potential savings $480 - $114.24 = $365.76

Testing LED lights at -40 degrees C