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This section is aimed at providing information on Light Emitting Diode (LED) Technology. The browse this page to discover the benefits of LED lighting and compare to other technologies in the market today. You'll be amazed at how fast the LED lighting industry has progressed.

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Term	Definition	Units	How to interpret
Color Temperature	Color of light	Kelvin (K)	Sunlight at sunrise is 1800K 100W Incandescent light bulb is 2850K Overcast Sky is 6500K
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	Light’s effect on color	Scale of 0 to 100 with sunlight at 100	The higher the number, the more “true” the color will look in that light
Brightness	The intensity of the light.	Lumens	The higher the lumens, the brighter the light
Power	Amount of electrical energy consumed	Watts	Lower the watts, the lower the energy consumed
Efficacy	The efficiency of the bulb to convert electricity into light	Lumens per Watt	More efficient bulbs provide more light using less energy

Benefits/Costs
LED lamps have many advantages over traditional lighting methods. These include:

Low energy consumption – retrofit bulbs range from 0.83 to 7.3 Watts
Long service life – LED bulbs can last up to 75,000+ hours
Durable – LED bulbs are resistant to thermal and vibrational shocks and turn on instantly from -40C° to 185C°, making them ideal for applications subject to frequent on-off cycling, such as garages and basements
Directional distribution of light – good for interior task lighting
No infrared or ultraviolet radiation – excellent for outdoor use because UV light attracts bugs
Safety and environmentally conscious – LEDs contain no mercury and remain cool to the touch
Fully dimmable – LEDs do not change their color tint when dimmed unlike incandescent lamps that turn yellow
No frequency interference – no ballast to interfere with radio and television signals
Range of color – LEDs can be manufactured produce all colors of the spectrum without filters, they can also produce white light in a variety of color temperatures

Here are a few links where you can go find additional information on LED lighting, industry standards, and other considerations: