California city happy with LED lights
The city of Carpenteria, California, recently made the switch to LED lights – and the town couldn't be happier with the results.
In November of 2011, Carpenteria replaced all of the sodium-based bulbs in its decorative downtown street lamps with light-emitting diodes, casting a gorgeous, natural glow over the city's most popular areas.
And while the lights are certainly an attractive decorative decision, they offer a lot more than mere style points. LED lighting is also helping Carpenteria save 80 percent – or nearly $12,000 – on its annual energy bills.
"I like the results very much," said Matthew Roberts, director of Carpenteria's Parks and Recreation Department. "I think the consensus is that the new bulbs produce fewer glares, are easier on the eyes, and have a very appropriate color temperature for our needs."
If you're wondering what all the hype is about, why not try out LED lights yourself? LED rope lights make an excellent addition to any home. Try hanging them up in your entertainment center, or even in your front or back yard.
Light up your bedroom with LEDs
Most of us spend a good portion of the day in the bedroom. After all, it's where we sleep – and for many of us, it's also where we read, relax, watch TV and enjoy a little alone time. If you want to brighten up your bedroom, LED lights could be just the ticket.
LED rope lights offer clear, cool, natural white light that mimics daylight – so even if your room is short on windows, you can still feel like you're enjoying a sunny morning. Try hanging some LED rope lighting around the ceiling for an all-over ambient glow that's as uplifting as it is pretty.
Big reader? String some rope lighting from your headboard for the perfect glow to enjoy a few last chapters by before bed.
If you're always fumbling for your glasses in the drawer, why not install some LED strip lighting? LED strip lights can be cut to just about any size, so they are ideal for use in small spaces like dressers and nightstands. They'll make it easier to find anything you need without getting up to turn on the light.
LED lights are easy to install, energy-efficient, cost-effective and add a gorgeous glow to any room of the house. Try some out for yourself and see.
Volkswagen CC gets LED treatment
The redesigned 2013 Volkswagen Passat CC will feature a whole host of functional and stylist new elements – not the least of which is its LED lighting, reports Motor Authority.
Volkswagen's sporty four-door coupe version of its popular Passat model is just the latest of many automobiles to make the switch to LED lighting. Other cars that feature light-emitting diodes include luxury manufacturers like Audi, Lexus and Lincoln, as well as the new Ford Focus and the new Dodge Dart.
According to the source, the 2013 CC will join the other cars in Volkswagen's lineup, like the Jetta model, when it receives running LEDs alongside its headlights, as well as angular rear lights featuring dramatic LED touches.
Want to complement your new car's LED lighting with some upgraded illumination for your garage? LED rope lights are the perfect solution. After all, no one will be able to appreciate your new ride if they can't see it!
String some LED rope lights up in your garage to provide bright, durable light whenever you need it – whether it's to change the oil or just to show off your shiny vehicle.
Ford stamping plant upgrades to LEDs
The Ford Motor Company stamping plant in Hamsburg, New York, recently received a lighting upgrade that left it brighter than ever before. With 1,740 new LED now lights illuminating the factory floor, Ford employees are basking in the glow, reports the Buffalo News.
The new LED lighting is not only easy to work by, it's also cost-efficient – an important benefit that can't be overlooked in an economy that's been anything but kind to American automakers. The LEDs are 70 percent more efficient than their metal-haloid predecessors, and will reduce Ford's energy usage by 10.7 million kilowatt-hours. Even running 24 hours a day, the lighting shouldn't need to be replaced for more than seven years.
"It's great lighting," plant manager David Buzo told the news source. "It kind of surrounds you, kind of engulfs you, and it gives you a clear picture of what you’re working around as far as your surroundings."
Great lighting is important to all hard workers, whether you're busy stamping auto parts or just crunching numbers in your home office. Luckily, LED lighting is available for homes as well as businesses, so you can enjoy light-emitting diodes wherever you go.
Try some LED rope lighting in your home office for a cool, soothing glow that's perfect to work by, or use some rope lighting in the bedroom for late-night reading.
Tracy, CA to install 4,218 LED streetlights
The city of Tracy, California, is planning to replace more than 4,000 municipally-owned sodium-based and mercury vapor streetlights with LED alternatives, reports New Streetlights.
The project, slated to begin later this year, will see 4,218 fixtures updated to light-emitting diodes. Once the replacements are complete, this northern California city will see at least a 50 percent reduction in energy costs – and that's not all.
Because LEDs are so durable, Tracy will also save on maintenance costs – the lights will likely not need replacement for a decade or more. Plus, the cool, natural light they give off will help keep the city illuminated both day and night.
LED lights are a great addition to any urban landscape, but they also make a beautiful addition to your home. LED rope lights look gorgeous strung through trees and bushes for a backyard soiree, or hung from the bedroom ceiling for a little mood lighting.
No matter how you use LED lights, you can rest assured that they'll be durable, beautiful and cost-effective – so get started today!
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