Bright Idea: Slashing the Price of LED Light Bulbs
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Oct 23
Oct 23

Since 1991, light bulbs have continued to evolve into the more efficient LED bulbs, but those suckers retailed at a whopping $45 apiece … until now. Along with Cree’s A-19 bulb, Philips is leading the charge once again with a cheaper LED that can last up to 20 years.
Through a partnership with Home Depot, the sticker price on the Philips 11-watt A19 LED bulb is dropping from $25 to $17, and utility rebates across the nation can bring the price down to $10. The potential for long-term efficiency and environmental impact is huge.
According to the Department of Energy, replacing every incandescent 60-watt bulb in America with a Philips LED would save $3.9 billion in electricity costs just in the first year while simultaneously cutting carbon emissions.
Sources:
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bllight2.htm
http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/philips-led-60-watt-home-depot-1309
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