The recent development in lighting technologies has made it feasible to use valuable electricity more efficiently and effectively. In order to offer more energy-efficient home lighting options to consumers, Kichler Superstore, a premier online vendor of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, has redesigned its website to show all energy guzzling lighting options.
By following George W. Bush’s Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, all incandescent bulbs are required to be 25 percent more efficient and accommodate versions that have more energy-saving measures. In addition, the law mandates a phasing out of some current versions of incandescent bulbs, the first of which are the popular 100-watt incandescent bulbs.
According to a press release, Kichler offers a variety of LED and Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) designs ranging from classic to contemporary for any room of the house, including kitchens and bathrooms.
“Kichler Lighting has always advocated the use of energy-efficient lighting,” said Karishma Baijal, a spokesperson for Kichler Superstore. “Kichler Superstore also, firmly believes that these energy saving innovations in lighting not only benefit the environment, they also reap great financial savings for consumers. To bolster the phasing out of these energy-guzzlers, we encourage our customers to choose from our wide selection of energy-saving light fixtures.”
Many Americans believe that the law calls for the complete cessation of the manufacture of all incandescent bulbs—a movement taking shape in the European Union, Switzerland and Australia, with more countries to follow suit. However, the United States has no plans of stopping the production of incandescent bulbs. Instead, the law demands the production of energy-efficient versions of the bulbs.
According to the New York Times, some designers see Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures as energy and time saving devices that allow more freedom in their design work. City planners are also taking advantage of LED lighting and have incorporated them into urban engineering designs, particularly in streetlights.
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