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Play in the dark with new solar-powered LED lights (Nov 30)
Soccer - or football, as it is called through most of the world - fans around the world will be happy to hear they can play well into the night. No electricity? No problem. Philips has introduced an innovative line of solar-powered LED floodlights that will enable people in developing and developed communities alike to participate in social activities well after sunset.
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Study finds LEDs are sufficient energy savers (Nov 30)
While LED light bulbs undeniably use a fraction of the energy used by incandescent bulbs, whether the energy required to produce them might outweigh that benefit remained a mystery. Now, Osram has provided an answer that will likely satisfy environmentalists who use LED lighting.
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FTC advocates educated light bulb consumers (Nov 30)
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed new labeling requirements for light bulbs; the proposition is part of the FTC's effort to phase out incandescent bulbs with the current availability of CFL and LED light bulbs in an effort to phase out incandescent bulbs. The proposed labels will provide consumers with clear, easily understandable information to help them choose among different bulb types.
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Holiday lighting energy calculator shows LED lights add up (Nov 30)
This year, holiday light decorating can cost as little as pennies a day and a new online calculator can prove it. Thanks to a new web tool on the Dominion Virginia Power website, Christmas light enthusiasts can calculate their savings when they use LED holiday lights.
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Voyage gives an LED glow to airport travelers (Nov 30)
There is a guaranteed bright sendoff for travelers passing through JFK airport. Terminal four at JFK New York airport is illuminated by Voyage, a Swarovski crystal and LED installation designed by Yves Behar and Moritz Waldemeyer.
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LED Retrofit Candles give a safer shimmer to the holidays (Nov 30)
Many Americans decorate with Christmas candles or celebrate the Festival of Lights each holiday season, but this year they may want to consider a new, fire-safe and energy-efficient candle alternative presented by Bulbrite.
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Motown blues just got green (Nov 24)
The city of Detroit - known for its blues and automobiles - is aglow with LED bright lights thanks to several, simultaneous city-wide initiatives.
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Rockefeller Center tree adorned with energy-efficient bling (Nov 24)
This year, the shining star upon the highest bow of the Rockefeller Center tree will serve as a shining example of energy saving technology. Swarovski has unveiled the refurbished tree topper, complete with 720 LED bulbs and cutting edge computerized light systems.
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Local museum makes energy efficiency kid-friendly (Nov 24)
Day trips for New York's elementary school kids just got greener. Visitors to the James Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Jamestown, New York, can enjoy (and learn from) a new Energy Exhibit promoting eco-friendly light bulbs.
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GE makes LED decorative lighting as easy as the twist of a bulb (Nov 24)
Home decorators who want to use bright, energy efficient LED bulbs no longer need to sacrifice premier fixtures, like sconces or recessed track lights. The latest innovative "twist" from GE - a puck shaped LED module that twists into place - makes it easy to replace LED lighting in even the most ornate fixtures.
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Light enhanced stage costumes steal the show (Nov 24)
Rihanna's AMA performance was illuminating - and illuminated. The star lit up the stage with her laser enhanced bondage costume, taking part in what seems to be the growing trend of LED technology infused stage wear.
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LED lights brighten the complexion (Nov 24)
Experts have always said sunlight exposure could damage the skin, but now it seems ultra bright LED light exposure might help maintain healthy complexions. British company Lumie is launching a new handheld, LED device that acne sufferers can use to treat their skin in the privacy of their own homes.
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CFLs light up billions of homes in India (Nov 24)
The Times of India reports that the Indian government is working to promote energy conservation through energy efficient lighting initiatives. If the current plan is effective, the nation - with a population of over one billion - could make an unprecedented step in erasing carbon footprints.
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LED tattoos give new meaning to living art (Nov 23)
Chameleons have long been regarded as magical creatures. In West Africa, they were reverently feared as animals that "fetch fire from the sun," while Pantheistic Muslim mystics were wary of their constantly changing form. Today, countless art groups borrow the name of the chameleon to express lively, dynamic art. Now, men and women can embody all of these chameleon ideals humans have marveled at for years with LED tattoos.
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Energy efficient plasma can make your television green (Nov 23)
Soon, buying that new, plasma television might help save money thanks to the development of latest model of high efficiency plasma. Cervasion has launched this new form of lighting, creating a new energy-saving light source that joins the ranks of CFL and LED bulbs in energy efficiency.
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Colorado ski resorts keep the mountains green (Nov 23)
Skiers and snowboarders visiting Colorado can look forward to a greener sporting experience this season; many of the state's major resorts are installing energy efficient technology - including CFL bulbs - to preserve the slopes.
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Can LED lights revive video game sales? (Nov 19)
This holiday season, lots of video game creators will be hoping that children find new gaming devices in their stockings to counteract the recent slump in sales. But maybe some LED bulbs could shed a little light on the matter.
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Reno lights shine brighter, and greener (Nov 19)
As Mayor Bob Cashell changed the last bulb of the Reno arch, he told the crowd of 200 standing by "I think these things are brighter!" While the arch may be shining a bit brighter, it is undeniably greener with the recent switch to 2,076 LED light bulbs.
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Texas Marriotts go green (Nov 18)
Marriott Rewards just got greener. More than 40 Marriot hotels in Texas will reduce their electricity consumption according to the guidelines provided by TXU Energy - including switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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The Garden State gets a little greener (Nov 18)
New Jersey, the Garden State, is often mocked for having one of the greatest urban litter problems in the country. But recent reports indicate New Jerseyans are doing their share in ecological conservation; the board of public utilities was happy to announce the state has reached a 10 million CFL milestone.
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Boston's Emerald Necklace will have an LED holiday glow (Nov 18)
This holiday season, Boston's Emerald Necklace will have a special shine. The seven parks strung throughout the city will feature over 80 trees and the Parkman bandstand decked in the bright luminescence of LED lights.
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LED dresses light up any party (Nov 17)
The fashion world just got a little brighter with Cute Circuit's latest Galaxy dress - a hot number that could light up any party.
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NBC turns your weeknight routine green (Nov 17)
GE and Al Gore will make a united front against greenhouse gas emissions this week, and they'll do it with a laugh. The former politician will appear on the GE sponsored television series 30 Rock this Thursday as part of NBC's Green Week; the week will feature green-themed show content and commercials promoting recycling, use of energy efficient light bulbs, and other environmentally conscious practices.
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LED glasses give a bright outlook (Nov 17)
What is a jetsetter to pack? Loose travel wear, moisturizing cream… and some LED glasses? According to recent reports from Flinders Tech, the company is developing glasses for sale next year that could come in handy for anyone who suffers from frequent jet lag.
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Holiday lighting gone wild (Nov 16)
This holiday season, Flaming Lips fans can head to Ohio for a real Christmas at the Zoo experience. Toledo's annual Lights Before Christmas holiday spectacular at the city zoo will kick off on November 20. This year's display features more than 32,000 LED lights.
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Michael Jackson's This is It: an LED lit spectacular (Nov 16)
Throughout his lifetime, Michael Jackson was a larger than life star with an almost tangible electricity in his dance shoes. Now it is apparent that his comeback tour - This is It - aimed to capitalize on that electricity with the glow of LED lights in almost every element of the late icon's planned stage performance.
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LED lights can sweeten a treat (Nov 16)
Cake lovers and environmentalists alike might have been pleased with a recent creation of Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. He made a robot cake for a local "hacker" club, using energy-saving LED lights to give the robot a glow. Both the bakers and the patrons got so enthusiastic over the lit-up cake, mimicking robot voices through most of the episode.
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New efforts shed light on lives of low income families (Nov 12)
The households of Dayton, Ohio's low-income residents may soon shine brighter. Dayton Power & Light has committed $1 million to support efforts by community agencies to install energy efficient hardware, including CFL bulbs, into homes of the area's poor.
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It's never too early to learn to be green (Nov 11)
This school year, many educators who aspire to teach young kids more socially conscious lessons will be glad to know that the U.S. Environment Protection Agency has announced it expects to award up to 95 grants providing financial assistance to environmental education projects.
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Kroger grocers go green (Nov 11)
Kroger stores throughout Illinois can now boast that they are doing their part to reduce energy consumption; the Ameren Illinois Utilities announced that the chain has successfully completed an Act on Energy high-efficiency lighting project, replacing the light bulbs in their frozen food reach-in cases and refrigerated drink and dairy cases.
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The Winter Festival of Lights shines bright with LED bulbs (Nov 10)
Niagara Falls visitors were in a waterfall winter wonderland this week with the kick-off of the 27th Annual Winter Festival of Lights. The Niagara Falls Review reports that about three million lights illuminate over 120 holiday displays this season.
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Engineering a greener earth through LED lights (Nov 10)
In their recently released book, Citizen Engineer: A Handbook for Socially Responsible Engineering, Dave Douglas, Greg Papdopoulos, and John Boutelle emphasize an understanding of the far extending consequences of design decisions their colleagues make every day.
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Is Sammy Sosa overexposed? (Nov 10)
Surprising photos of a much lighter Sammy Sosa have been circulating the news, leading many to question whether he has cosmetically altered his complexion. But could bad lighting be the culprit behind his paler appearance?
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LED light use heating up, especially cold storage (Nov 5)
Businesses are looking to save money any way they can during these tough economic times, and businesses that use refrigeration and cold storage might be able to cut costs by using LED lights in those facilities.
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