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18 Connected LED Lighting Solutions O n the global mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce our overall carbon footprint, nations worldwide are investing in renewable energy and more environmentally friendly building and construction materials. In the last two decades, many people have replaced incandescent light bulbs with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs at home. The most immediate benefits are reduced cost and hassle. LEDs don't need to be replaced nearly as often as incandescent bulbs, saving you money at the hardware store and time up on a step ladder trying to figure out how to get the cover off the light fixture on the ceiling. Another less obvious benefit is the reduced impact on the environment since fewer lightbulbs bought Green Initiatives in Lighting Alex Pluemer LED-based lighting will reduce cost, require less maintenance and, most importantly, be far better for the environment over time. The improved functionality and reliability of LED lighting will also make streets and public spaces safer. and sold means fewer old/broken lightbulbs ending up in landfills or oceans. LEDs also use up to 75% less power than incandescent, reducing energy consumption and the strain on the power grid. While the virtues of LED lighting are already being realized in the private sector, public spaces and areas have been slow to catch up, but the process is accelerating. Switching over to LED lighting on streets, tunnels, and other public areas can have a much greater environmental impact than replacing incandescent light bulbs in private residences and commercial buildings. This article will delve into the environmental impact of choosing LED lighting over older technologies and the other potential benefits of that transition.