Saving money and saving the environment often go hand in hand. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint and save money, LED lighting is the way to go. In fact, Delta Airlines recently announced they’re committed to upgrading their entire fleet to LED lighting over the next three years, in a move that’s estimated to save as much as $50,000 per plane, per year.
You don’t have to be an international air carrier to save money by switching to LED lighting, though. Check out these great ways LED lighting saves you money, all while yielding huge environmental benefits:
Save on utility bills with energy efficient lighting: LED lights are as much as 90% more efficient than conventional lighting. This means you’re looking at up to 90% savings on your utility bills.
Pay less for replacement bulbs and installation due to longer life: LED lights last as much as 5 times longer than conventional lighting. In addition, they have a small, compact profile and aren’t made with glass or toxic chemicals like mercury, making them extremely durable, and safe for use in tight spaces, food prep, or clean rooms.
Lower operating temperature puts less strain on your AC: Conventional lighting generates a lot of heat, as anyone who’s changed a light bulb will tell you. LED lights, on the other hand, due to their better energy efficiency, waste less than 10% of their energy as heat. Especially in hot climates, or in industrial applications, this lower operating temperature and brighter light results in much less work your HVAC system needs to do to maintain temperature, and translates to further savings on your energy bills.
