Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights provide low cost lighting with a long bulb life. The LED light uses electroluminescence through the semiconductor to create this light.

Introduced as an electronic component in 1962, the LED lights are just becoming commercially viable for building lighting. I’ve been following the development of these lights for a few years. Until now, they have simply been too expensive to be used except for remote locations that benefited from a super long lamp life.

The LED Waves website shows the large variety of LED bulbs and fixtures available…from the replacement for a 4′ long fluorescent tube to rope lighting. Screw in LED bulbs, dimmable and normal, also are available.

As you are working with Owners, ask them if they want to consider the benefits of LED light bulbs. For many facilities the payback will be viable and it’s a green building option whose time has come. Learn to calculate the payback for evaluating a LED light vs incandescent or fluorescent, it makes you look smart.

Try some LED bulbs in your home or office and see what you think. If you want to be a leader in this industry, keep up with the promising trends.