The EPA recommends that consumers take advantage of available local options for recycling CFLs, fluorescent bulbs and other bulbs that contain mercury, and all other household hazardous wastes, rather than disposing of them in regular household trash. There are various Federal regulations a bout recycling requirements for businesses that can be found here.

According to the EPA, recycling compact fluorescent lamps is important for several reasons, including: 

• Recycling prevents the release of mercury into the environment.  CFLs and other fluorescent bulbs often break when thrown into a dumpster, trash can or compactor, or when they end up in a landfill or incinerator. 
• Other materials in the bulbs get reused.  Recycling CFLs and other fluorescent bulbs allow the reuse of the glass, metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights. Virtually all components of a fluorescent bulb can be recycled.
• Your area may prohibit disposal and/or require recycling.  Some states and local jurisdictions have more stringent regulations than U.S. EPA does, and may require that you recycle CFLs and other mercury-containing light bulbs. Visit search.Earth911.com to contact your local waste collection agency, which can tell you if such a requirement exists in your state or locality.  

Visit search.Earth911.comto find collection schedules in your area or drop-off locations if curbside collections are not available. Note that waste collection agencies:

• Provide services that are usually free, though some may charge a small fee.
• Sometimes collect household hazardous wastes only once or twice a year, so residents will have to hold on to their light bulbs until the collection 

LED light bulbs are excellent for you and the environment. LED lamps are an alternative to regular light bulbs as they are cost efficient and has a lifespan that’s is longer than the normal light bulb. Buying a LED is a great alternative for your Earth and your wallet. 

The acronym LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes. LED light bulbs are small bulbs that fit easily into an electrical circuit. The light bulbs of a LED light also do not get hot due to the constant illumination of the electrons in the semiconductor material. LED is modified to have the correct form of light radiation. 

A known thing that LED lights do to work is called a “p-n junction.” It is formed from a p-type semiconductor that contains positively charged carriers. The color of LED lights is affected by the substance that is made of the light bulb. 

If you are looking to have astonishing light colors along with saving a few bucks, then LED lighting is right up your alley. The world and your wallet will be thanking for using LED lighting. 

Please contact Victory Lights for more information on a complete LED upgrade for your North Carolina business and start saving money today! 

There are many unexpected ways to cut down expenses around your home and office, but is switching to LED lighting one of them? We think so.

Not only are LED lights significantly more cost effective than traditional CFLs, they also improve productivity through better light quality, reducing eye strain and providing you with a clearer view. In addition, there are government incentives to reducing your environmental impact and carbon footprint. CFL light bulbs contain mercury – a highly toxic metal that poses serious health risks, while LED lights contain no such toxic chemicals or metals. Studies performed by the United States Department of Energy and scientists from Carnegie Mellon both found that LED lights are as efficient to manufacture as CFL lights and LEDs will become even more efficient in the future. With a market that’s rewarding businesses for going green by offering incentives for energy saving methods, LED lighting could benefit your business in more ways than one!

While the upfront purchase price of an LED light bulb is higher than that of traditional CFLs, this cost pays for itself over the life of the LED bulb. According to one study done by the environmental website Eartheasy¹, an LED light would cost $95.95 to run for 50,000 hours while a CFL bulb would cost $159.75 to run for the same period and would have to be replaced about five times during the process. Recognizing this cost savings for your home and business could make a real dent in your bottom line!

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Between incentives offered by utility companies and government tax credits, commercial, industrial, medical and retail clients benefit greatly by switching to LED lights. Lighting is a primary consideration for all businesses. If your lighting is outdated, it costs you.

Why Use LED Lighting?

• Lower Cost to Operate. LEDs use less power (watts) per unit of light generated (lumens). They offer the same amount of light for a fraction of the usage.
• No Maintenance. LED lighting is almost maintenance free, and it stays that way for years.
• LEDs have a longer lifetime. They last thousands of hours longer.
• LEDs have less impact on the environment and our health. They emit less C02, have low infrared/ultraviolet radiation, are Restriction of Hazardous Materials compliant and do not contain mercury. They also don’t emit much heat, so they’re safer.
• LEDs turn on instantly without delay. LED’s don’t flicker and are more durable.
• LEDs offer greater cost savings. They use much less energy so the savings could be thousands of dollars a year. There are rebates and tax incentives offered for LED’s.

It’s a sharp business decision to switch to LED’s. Initial expenditures are offset by the numerous benefits and savings. Please contact Victory Lights today and start enjoying the benefits LED can provide you and your business!

There are a number of reasons, as electricians, we recommend LED lighting over compact fluorescent bulbs (or CFL’s) for your business. The three main reasons we’ll discuss here are: Light Quality, Cost Effectiveness, and Environmental Concerns.

Light Quality – LED lights give off a whiter light than traditional compact fluorescent bulbs- resulting in less strain to your eyes when trying to read or focus. This is such a great benefit to reduce the strain your eyes already undergo during a day of staring at a computer monitor, spreadsheets or measurements. LED provides you with a clearer view of what you are looking at. Compact Fluorescent bulbs cast objects in a yellow glow, and light that is focused in one direction.

Cost Effectiveness – While the upfront purchase price of an LED light bulb is higher than that of traditional CFL’s, this cost pays for itself over the life of the LED bulb. According to one study done by the environmental website Eartheasy [Source: http://www.eartheasy.com], an LED light would cost $95.95 to run for 50,000 hours while a CFL bulb would cost $159.75 to run for the same period and would have to be replaced about five times during the process. Recognizing this cost savings for your business could make a real dent in your bottom line!

Environmental Concerns – Lower your business’s carbon footprint with LED Lighting! CFL light bulbs contain mercury – a highly toxic metal that poses serious health risks, while LED lights contain no such toxic chemicals or metals. Studies performed by the United States Department of Energy and scientists from Carnegie Mellon both found that LED lights are as efficient to manufacture as CFL lights and LEDs will become even more efficient in the future. With a market that’s rewarding businesses for going green by offering incentives for energy saving methods, LED lighting could benefit your business in more ways than one!

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The Problem

Customer had a high ceiling with 80+ ballast operated 100 Watt High Intensity Metal Hallide lamps. Constant maintenance and bulb changes which required a lift and calls to the electrician.

The Solution

The team from Victory Lights designed and installed a new LED lighting system that eliminated the ballasts and provides crisp, clear illumination.

From the Owner

The LED retro fit was a huge task, due to ceilings being 18′ with a finished drywall ceiling. Victory went to great efforts in finding the right lights resulting the least amount of remodel/tear out of old lights, while ensuring the accurate lighting needed for our jewelry showroom. Victory was wonderful to work with and the staff was amazing.

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In this job profile you can see outdated fluorescent fixtures on the left. New Philips LED fixtures installed on the right. This reduced energy consumption by 60% along with much improved light quality.

Interested in Commercial LED Upgrades for your business? Give us a call today at (800) 443-0870 and we can help your business save money!