The expression “LED is the way of the future” is a phrase that many people abide by these days. LED light bulbs are not only an economically smarter decision, they are 
also better for the environment. Of course, many have already heard of LED light bulbs and would not consider this “new” news. The terms “cost-efficient” and “energy-efficient” go hand-in-hand with LED lighting and it is very much common knowledge nowadays.
So why do some still doubt the power of LED light bulbs? Why have some still not committed to making the switch to LED when everyone claims to know about or have heard of the benefits of LED lighting? Well there are a few reasons –
- Some consider LED too expensive.
- Others assume the switch from traditional lighting to LED lighting will be too time consuming.
- And then there are those who don’t want to make the switch at all because they don’t think it would really make that big of a difference.
Well, for everyone’s convenience, we have listed the top 6 benefits of making the switch to LED lighting this year. As stated earlier, “LED is the way of the future,” so do yourself a favor and read the following benefits of LED lighting and “enlighten” yourself!
Top 6 Benefits
1) LED light bulbs have an incredible long lifespan. Imagine not having to worry about buying a replacement light bulb for another 22 years! The other great thing about the longevity of LED light bulbs is that they don’t just burn out and stop working like conventional light bulbs, but instead slowly dim out over time. Also unlike conventional light bulbs, the lifespan and brightness of LED bulbs does not decrease when turned on and off constantly. This also implies that there is no delay when you turn on a LED light bulb, which is something you usually experience when turning on conventional light bulbs. I’m sure we all remember the Super Bowl blackout of 2013. That embarrassing situation would not have taken place if the Superdome used LED light bulbs because they have the ability to immediately turn back on without the lengthy warm-up period.
2) We mentioned LED lights are energy-efficient. How so? They have an energy efficiency of 80%-90% when compared to conventional light bulbs, which typically operate at about 20% energy efficiency. So when you turn on a LED light bulb, you are using much less energy to light up an area with a higher quality light emission. Cutting down on your energy consumption also lowers your electricity bill each month.
3) LED light bulbs are clearly cost-efficient as well. The prices of these light bulbs are becoming more affordable day by day. Also, the longevity of these light bulbs allow the consumer to not only make their money back over time, but also start saving money once the electricity bill rolls in.
4) Hardcore durability – They are shock resistant, and can also withstand external impacts in the roughest conditions. They can handle the strongest winds, harshest rains, and the coldest/hottest temperatures because of their sturdy composition. This makes them ideal for parking lots, highways, construction sites, or even your own backyard. Now you can be rest assured that when you walk from your car to your front door on a dark, stormy night, your path will be lit and you will feel safe and secure coming home.
5) Environmentally friendly – It’s 2015. It’s no longer a secret that our one and only planet is struggling to keep up with humankind’s advances. Better now than later to take the initiative to do what you can to help save the planet. LED lights are first and foremost free of toxic chemicals, whereas conventional light bulbs contain extremely harmful chemicals such as mercury. They are also 100% recyclable! Cheers to a smaller GHG footprint! (1 LED light bulb can save material and product of 25 incandescent light bulbs).
LED lighting also produces little infrared light and almost no UV emissions. This is incredibly important to keep in mind when dealing with products that are sensitive to heat such as greenhouses, museums, hospitals, galleries, etc. Even the Sistine Chapel decided to invest in LED lighting and trusted the technology enough to light up their timeless frescoes back in 2014.
6) Versatility – LED light bulbs can be formed into any shape, emit any color light, and can be incorporated into any environment. They have the ability to produce concentrated beams of light at specified frequencies of light. They can also be designed to emit certain parts of the light spectrum that activate specific photoreceptors in plants. This is important when growing any sort of plant indoors. Lastly, they are designed to work even with low-voltage. Clearly, the overall versatility of LED lights make them ideal for a myriad of environments, situations, events, even mood – Yes, I said mood.
Bonus Fact: In 2014, incandescent light bulbs started phasing out. This means the U.S. no longer imports or manufactures them! I was not kidding when I said LED is the way of the future.