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 LED lightbulbs are widely recognised for their very long lifespan – up to 10 times that of a regular lightbulb. During that lifetime, they use very little energy to produce a lot of light, which is why they’re the first choice for your home or office if you want to reduce your carbon footprint . But what do the average rated LED lifetime hours mentioned on the box really mean? Here is some insights from accredited LED installers under the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program .  What are Average Rated Lifetime Hours and Why Do They Matter?  When LED lightbulbs are manufactured, batches undergo tests to determine how long they last. Essentially, they are switched on and monitored until they start to dim and fail. The results of this test determine the Average Rated Lifetime Hours for those lights. For example, if 100,000 lightbulbs from that batch were tested and 70% failed after running for 1,000 hours, these lightbulbs would have Average Rated Lifetime Hours of 1,000 hours...

 One of the main reasons why homeowners are put off buying LED lightbulbs is because they are noticeably more expensive than other lights. Even though they will save you more in the long-term because they use far less energy and have a very long lifespan, the initial cost can be an issue. Here are some insights from free LED upgrade providers in Victoria who help homeowners reduce carbon footprints affordably.  Why LEDs are More Expensive Than Regular Lightbulbs  LED lightbulbs are very, very different technology to other lightbulbs and, simply put, the components that go into building the lightbulbs are much more expensive. These components include drivers, circuit boards and even phosphor (a rare earth compound).  It’s all because of how LED technology works. Instead of using a filament or chemical mix that uses electricity to heat up components to produce light, LED lightbulbs use a tiny semi-conductor called a Light-Emitting Diode to produce light. The diode e...

 When buying LED lightbulbs , you’ll see descriptive terms on the packaging that classify the light as warm or cool. But what does this mean? And what option is better? Here’s some insight from LED light installation specialists accredited under the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program .  Colour Temperature  It’s all about the concept of colour temperature. Essentially, warm lighting emits a light that is closer to natural lighting, ranging from a yellow to a reddish light. Cool lighting emits a more artificial lighting that is bluer in colour. To determine where the LED lightbulbs you are looking at fall on the scale, it’s important to ignore the description and focus on the Kelvin rating, which will be a number in the thousands followed by a (K) symbol. This scale measures lighting in numerical values, and while the word descriptions and labels on the LED lightbulbs will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer (they’re more like paint colour descriptions than exact, defined...

 It’s important not to forget outdoor spaces when it comes to great home lighting, as it not only makes your space more welcoming and useful in the evening hours, but also impacts home security. Here’s a rundown of outdoor lighting basics, from energy efficient lights to security, from accredited providers of free LED upgrades under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme . Lighting for Home Safety   It’s important to make sure your home is safely accessible during low light hours by lighting pathways, driveways, signage (like your house number) and stairs. This will make your home easier to find as well as preventing painful falls and injuries caused by missteps in the dark.   Good ideas for outdoor safety lighting include individual step lights at stair level or flexible strip lighting on stairs (this prevents people from blocking out lighting to the stairs as they navigate them), and standalone lighting at critical points like home and driveway entrances. ...

Many people are currently working from home for the foreseeable future, and that means that home energy costs are going up. Here are some useful tips on how to reduce energy consumption , from installing eco friendly lights to improving natural lighting and more, from our team specialising in free LED upgrades . Smart Power Strips   Electrical devices, whether they are smartphone chargers, computers, tablets or kitchen appliances, draw electricity while plugged in – even when they are not in use. Smart power strips like those manufactured by Belkin, Samsung, iHome and others not only work in connection with smart devices like Alexa and Google home assistant, they also ensure tech devices don’t draw power when they aren’t in use.  Improve Natural Lighting   Improve your home office to take advantage of natural lighting during the day – it won’t just reduce your lighting bill, the increased sunshine will also help reduce heating needs, making it a great way to reduce energ...

One of the most popular and most effective ways of reducing energy consumption is through the installation of sustainable lighting in your home or business. LED lightbulbs are an effective and easy way to achieve this affordably, but in order to take advantage of the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program, you need to partner with an accredited provider for your LED upgrade . Here’s what you need to know.  What is the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program (VEU)?  This is a regional governmental program aimed to help residents and businesses in the State of Victoria to reduce their energy expenses and greenhouse gas emissions by making it easier and more affordable to upgrade to energy efficient products like LED lightbulbs.   The other side of this program is aimed at stimulating the renewable energy industry, helping to create jobs and competition in this market to ensure that consumers can buy world-class, local sustainable lighting and energy solutions. ...