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5 Questions About Eco-Friendly Lights Answered!

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As LED light installation specialists in Melbourne, we get plenty of questions about LED lightbulbs and eco-friendly lights for homes and businesses. Here are some of the most common questions about these lights.  1 – What Lights are Eco-Friendly?  LED lightbulbs are the most eco-friendly lights on the market. A good-quality LED not only lasts considerably longer than regular lightbulbs, but they also use far less energy to generate light and are fully recyclable, so they’re perfect for the planet and your wallet!  2 – Which is Better – LED or CFL?  Compact fluorescents, called CFLs, are more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lights, using about 25-35% less energy. However, they are nowhere near as energy efficient as LEDs, which use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. They also have a far longer lifespan (around 50,000 hours or more), which means you don’t have to replace them as often ad CFLs either.  3 – Do You Need an Electrician to Inst...

How to Find Accredited Providers for an LED Lighting Installation

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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. ...