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Green Tip: Use LED Bulbs

 

NUVALI takes environmental stewardship seriously, and continually looks for ways to serve the community and the environment better. In this section, NUVALI provides a tip that everyone can do in their own homes.

 

TIP: Use energy-efficient lighting fixtures like LED bulbs to save up on the electric bill.

Light-emitting diode bulbs (better known as LED bulbs) are long-lasting, durable, safe, and are definitely cost-effective. They were originally designed for commercial reasons to avoid constant maintenance that will burn the pockets of companies. This is why we see billboards using LED lights, and we hardly see someone rushing up and replacing a burned-out bulb.

They also have environmental benefits, and using them in your home will be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. If you worry about your monthly electric bill, it's time to buy LED bulbs. You might think they're more expensive than ordinary incandescent light bulbs, but in the long run, you actually get to save more, and your wallet won't have to suffer any longer. LED bulbs remain cool for long periods of time—as much as 10 years for just one LED bulb!–and maintenance and repair aren't issues. They also require a generally lower amount of power as compared to incandescent light bulbs. They don't break easily, too, and these energy-efficient bulbs don't have mercury in them, so you're assured that your home is safely lit up, and they won't be environmental hazards when they do burn out.

Another good reason to start using LED bulbs is that they don't contribute to the heat in our very tropical country: unlike incandescent bulbs which heat up fast, LED bulbs prevent heat build-up and can even reduce regular use of your air conditioning units. Think about your summer nights – you don't want to feel the sweltering heat that much now, do you?

When you consider buying LED bulbs and exchange your incandescent light bulbs (which you must dispose of properly), not only are you paying less for electricity charges, but you're also advocating a greener, healthier environment.