What is LED lighting?
LED lights are the latest technology in energy efficient lighting. LED stands for ‘Light Emitting Diode’, a semiconductor device that converts electricity into light.
LED lights are super energy efficient, using approximately 85% less energy than halogen or incandescent lighting – meaning significant savings on your power bills. LED lights also have a much longer lifespan than other types of lighting – see the table below.
Lighting technology Estimated lifespan*
| Lighting Technology | Estimated Lifespan | |
| LED(The BEST technology right now!) | 30,000-50,000 hours |  |
| CFL | 8,000-15,000 hours |  |
| Halogen | 1,000-5,000 hours |  |
| Incandescent | 1,000 hours |  |
Traditional Halogen Lighting / LED Energy Saving Lighting Comparison Table
| Halogen | LED | Benefit | |
| Running Cost | approx. 40/yr./light** | approx.$10/yr./light† | up to 75% saving on your lighting bill |
| Energy Efficiency | 50W globe | 6.5W globe | uses 86% less energy |
| Lifespan | Approx. 1 year^ | 13- 18 years^ | no annoying and risky bulb changes |
| Light Quality | can flicker | flicker free, same luminescence | better light quality |
| Safety | can heat up to 370 degrees so can cause fire | emits up to 60% less heat | Reduces the risk of fire |
| Health/Environment | can contain highly toxic fluorine, mercury, lead and argon | NO harmful UV rays, mercury, lead or argon | better for your family’s health and the environment |
| Disposal | contains toxic waste – Mercury | 100% recyclable | better for the environment |
| Council Requirements | does not assist with council approval | earns energy efficiency points for council approval | helps with council approval and green star ratings |
