Liberty From High Lighting Costs

The inscription on the Liberty Bell could not be more fitting, “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof,”. These words, originally meant to declare our country's freedom from a foreign land can now be used to declare our freedom from the high cost of lighting our homes, our streets and our buildings. The National Park Service has taken the first steps in this direction by switching the more then 2700 PAR 38 tungsten lights that had been lighting the Liberty Bell to Par 38 LED lights manufactured by MSi Solid State Lighting of Deerfield Beach, FL.
Since 2003 the Liberty Bell has been housed at the Liberty Bell Center. The glass enclosure allows the bell to be viewed at any time, day or night. This setup makes it easier for visitors to see the worlds most famous bell, but it also means higher electricity costs and more maintenance costs. Before, the tungsten bulbs used to light the bell needed to be replaced every two months. Now, the new PAR 38 LED lamps, shining 24 hours a day, are expected to last 7 years.
LED lighting is becoming the first choice of businesses, governments and homeowners who want to save on lighting costs and reduce maintenance costs. PAR 38 LED lights like the ones used at the Liberty Bell Center can be used in exterior floodlights around homes or businesses. Combine them with underwater LED dock lights as a cost effective way to light marinas and waterfront restaurants.

Nova Scotia Going To All LED Streetlights

All Nova Scotia Street Lights To Be LED

The province of Nova Scotia in Canada plans to convert every street light to LED's by the year 2016. Around 120,000 street lights will be switched over at a cost of around $100 million. When the project is completed, Nova Scotia will be the first state or province in North America to use only LED streetlights. The province expects to see a 50% savings in street lighting costs when the project is finished. The city of Halifax in Nova Scotia is also planning on installing underwater LED dock lights along its waterfront.
Read more on this story in The Canadian Press. http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5g0aB4tc_ZSCLoBiBN0Xrm_UL1Ytg?docId=6601090

Malls Control Costs By Going Green

This well written article by Jennifer Popovec gives suggestions on how retail center owners can greatly reduce operating costs by improving energy management. Miss Popovec gives some key facts about present day energy costs, gives forecasts about future costs and gives suggestions on the best ways owners and managers of retail centers can cut future costs. At the top of this list is reducing lighting costs by switching to LED lighting and using sophisticated lighting control systems. She gives real world examples on ways some retailers are drastically reducing lighting costs and how they did it. I would suggest this article to anyone who owners or manages any kind of commercial building. The facts presented in this article will work for any type of retail, storage or office building. Restaurants and hotels can further reduce lighting costs by switching to energy efficient underwater LED dock lights.

http://retailtrafficmag.com/management/propmgmt/center_owners_energy_management_04142011/

Amerlux Introduces 10 Year Warranty

In a bold move that demonstrates the company’s confidence in its products and its long-term commitment to its products and customers, Amerlux Lighting Solutions has announced a brand new 10-year warranty that applies to the company’s LED lighting fixtures. Amerlux is offering this extensive warranties because of it's ongoing commitment to manufacturing using only the highest quality, best performing LEDs and drivers. The company is also dedicated to superior thermal design and quality control.Underwater Dock Lights

“At Amerlux we have stood behind all of our product lines from the very beginning,” noted Frank Diassi, Amerlux chairman and founder. “Our new 10-year warranty adds exciting new levels of value and assurance for our lighting customers in every category.” says Chuck Campagna, president and CEO. "we have the experience and expertise to stand confidently behind our products, We consistently seek to achieve not only the highest levels of technical achievement, but also the finest in customer service. This new warranty offers a way to help our clients to experience both.”