Monthly Archives: August 2010
LED Light Bar-Hopping
A light bar is an extremely versatile lamp, yet many people do not consider this option right away for their lighting projects. Perhaps light bars do their job too well; they provide plenty of illumination while discretely tucked away against … Continue reading
Perspectives on LED Lighting Economics
In a study conducted by Sandia National Laboratories, physicists have posited that as energy efficient LED lighting becomes more available, people may keep their lights on more, thereby negating the energy savings. This phenomenon of human behavior is similar to … Continue reading
Save Migrating Birds with Dimmable LED Light Bulbs
This autumn, from September 1 to October 31st, you might notice a lot of iconic New York City buildings – the Empire State building, Rockefeller Center, and Worldwide Plaza, to name a few – dimming or completely turning off their … Continue reading
LED Waves Wants YOU to Be Your Own Lighting Designer!
You probably know how easy it is to replace existing lamps with LED lights, and that doing so will quickly pay for itself in electricity savings. But did you know how easy it is to customize any light from a … Continue reading
Stimulate the Economy Faster: Invest in LED Lighting
Sad news for energy-efficiency boosters, via the New York Times: Department of Energy inspector general Gregory H. Friedman released an audit last Friday, revealing that only a tiny fraction of federal stimulus money allocated for energy upgrades has been spent. … Continue reading
3 LED Replacement Lights – Easy as 1,2,3!
At LED Waves, we frequently get inquiries about installing LED replacement lights. Many people worry about the cost or the frustration of complicated retrofitting. Luckily for the technically challenged, we specialize in plug-and-play LED products. This means you can take … Continue reading
Creating Instant Landmarks with LED Lights
via KTownstar Though LED light bulbs and other LED lights do not create that buzzing sound you get from fluorescent lighting, they are at the center of a lot of buzz in the media. For example, South Korea’s Seoul Square … Continue reading
Cree’s LED Revolution Comes to Habitat for Humanity
A round of applause is in order for Cree, who has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to outfit low-income housing with energy-efficient LED lighting. Construction on the first such house started last weekend in Durham, NC, and is expected … Continue reading
LED Waves Has New Low(er) Prices on LED Lights!
This month has been a busy one at LED Waves headquarters because we have been adjusting prices. Across the board you will see reduced prices on the same dependable, energy efficient, high-quality LED lighting products that we always carry. If … Continue reading
LEDs Help You Sleep at Night
Sleep experts at Australia’s Flinders University have found that light therapy is an effective treatment for those who suffer from disturbed sleeping patterns. Initially they exposed subjects to bright light boxes to shift their circadian rhythm. This changed the subjects’ … Continue reading