Many people in Tampa are hesitant to make the switch to energy saving LED lights. It’s unfortunate because the reasons to make the switch far outweigh any reason for reservations. LEDs save energy, reduce air conditioning costs, last longer than other bulbs, are safer, and offer better lighting quality. This is true for both residential and commercial uses, so anyone, whether business owner or homeowner, can benefit.

Energy Savings

Energy saving LED lights are the perfect way for residential and commercial properties in Tampa to save money on their power bills. LEDs use at least 75% less power than other fixtures. This is because, instead of using a filament and generating a lot of heat, Light Emitting Diodes use semiconductors to generate their electroluminescence. It is therefore much more efficient to create illumination in this manner, making these fixtures far superior to others in terms of energy savings.

Less Heat, More Light

Traditional lighting fixtures take the electricity used to power them and turn it into light. Unfortunately, with conventional fixtures like fluorescents, incandescents, and halogens, the vast majority of the electricity is converted into heat instead of light. Only 10% of the electricity used produces light, whereas the other 90% becomes heat. This means that the lighting can generate so much heat that it increases the internal temperature of a building in Tampa, raising air conditioning costs astronomically.

Long-Lasting Energy Saving LED Lights

Compared to other conventional fixtures, energy saving LED lights last, on average, about 25 times as long.

  • Incandescent bulbs last about 1,200 hours
  • Compact fluorescent bulbs last around 8,000 hours
  • LED bulbs last 25,000 hours on average, but may last as much as 50,000 hours

This leads to long-term savings for Tampa home and business owners who make the switch.

Safety

Because only 10% of the power produced by energy saving LED lights is converted into heat (as opposed to 80 to 90% like other bulbs) they are much safer than other fixtures. When bulbs overheat, they cause a fire hazard.

Additionally, many other bulbs contain mercury, but LEDs are mercury-free. The Energy Department did a study that showed LEDs have a much smaller impact on the environment than other bulbs because they don’t contain mercury, and they use far less electricity.

Make the Switch to Energy Saving LED Lights with Eco Energy Management

At Eco Energy Management, we help Tampa area home and business owners make the switch to energy saving LED lights. Whether you have existing fixtures that you want to retrofit, or you want to install new ones, we have the resources to help. We also offer energy surveys to help clients find out where they could be saving money. Call us today at (727) 444-4414 to schedule a consultation or contact us online.