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LED Lighting
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LED lighting is by far the most Green-oriented source of illumination
There is a growing awareness of the energy-efficiency benefits of LEDs … an adoption trend should continue through the end of the decade. The U.S. Department of Energy has, especially since 2005, spent millions of dollars intended to progress the growth of LED lighting.
Environmental Protection Agency – Green Power
Boca Flasher – Green Power Presentation
Boca Flasher – California Title 24
Title 24 Overview
Title 24 Designer Considerations
Title 24 Sources & Links
LEED
Department of Energy – on LED lighting
While there are many technical unknowns today, the results of the past few years suggest that there are no fundamental reasons why these (LED) light sources can’t achieve efficiencies 10-12X that of incandescent lamps, and 2X that of fluorescent lamps.
The energy saving prospect is huge. When SSL reaches these efficiencies, the U.S. will save annually the output of about 30 large power plants, or about 6-7% of our country’s total electrical energy usage. This will result in a savings of $17 billion in annual electrical costs (at 2003 rates). Accompanying environmental benefits are large, and include a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 155 million tons, and about a million tons in combined nitrous oxides and sulfur dioxide.
The US DOE (Department of Energy) predicts that LED technology will continue on a steep development curve of greater efficiency and lower costs. The DOE estimates that by within 4 years, LED efficacy will be over 100 lm/w and total LED revenues in the signage industry will be over $5 billion. Unlike Neon or fluorescent systems, LED systems are class two rated and can use lighter gauge wire, connectors, wire nuts etc. for cost savings and ease of installation.
Boca is aligned with industry & Best Practices championed by EPA & Green Power Partnership
Boca is one of those few companies whose combination of advanced products and responsible practices are positioned at the forefront in the Greening of America.
• LED lighting is by far the most Green-oriented source of illumination. Boca is conscientious at all stages in developing and producing products:
from quality controls on the raw materials used to operating our factory in an environmentally responsible manner.
• Cost of lighting is not simply the up-front cost. LEDs have significant benefits over conventional lighting when these primary key areas are
considered together: product costs, power consumption, energy consumption, labor/replacement costs, lifetime and light output.
• Whether it is general illumination or applications-specific lighting, Boca continues to develop products that expand the uses and benefits of
LED-based solutions.
• Boca takes pride in running a full-scale factory in a “clean and green” environmentally responsible manner.
• Boca products are sent to accredited laboratories for testing.
• Boca is committed to compliance with industry and relevant standards as well as to best practices.
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