Residential Lighting

LEDs are better than Incandescent & CFL Bulbs

LED stands for light-emitting diode. LED products create light about 90% more efficient than incandescent light bulbs. When an electric current passes through a microchip, it illuminates the tiny light sources called LEDs that emit light in the visible spectrum. LEDs have heat sink built-in that absorbs radiated heat to keep energy consumption and dissipation of heat low.

LED bulbs differ from incandescent and CFLs in several ways. They are highly efficient(lumen/watt ratings are highest), versatile, and durable.

LEDs are directional light sources, i.e., they emit light in a specific direction, unlike incandescent and CFLs, which emit light and heat in all directions. This makes LEDs energy efficient. Needless to say, sophisticated engineering is required to make LED light bulbs that last longer and shine bright while consuming less energy. Lower energy consumption means lesser greenhouse gas emissions.

If ever wondered how a light bulb with sealed glass could produce any greenhouse gas, here’s some food for thought – it’s not the light bulb but carbon emission during the generation of electricity a light bulb consumes. Coal power stations being one of the biggest contributors of all.

Australian households produce a lot of greenhouse gases, mostly from transportation, heating and refrigeration, lighting appliances and waste (in landfills). However, most families can lower their greenhouse gas emissions and slash their energy costs by opting for energy efficiency program like VEU. The households account for around 1/5th of the total GHG emissions by Australia i.e. 18 tonnes per household each year. It can increase or decrease depending upon your lifestyle and your energy retailer.

Three main pollutants a power station produces are:

Sulfur Dioxide: Responsible for acid rain

Nitrogen Oxide: Responsible for smog

Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Responsible for global warning

Energy Efficient LED Replacement Products

We replace old lights such as globes, halogen downlights and reflectors with energy-efficient LED products in Melbourne, Victoria.

While planning your energy-efficient upgrade, we always consider:

The look and function of the space

Suitability of LED products

How to minimize energy usage

Take advantage of the free led replacement program under VEU and:

Bid adieu to old globes, CFLs and halogens

Shrink your power bills by over 80%

Reduce the risk of household fire with a cooler running LED lights