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Why LED lighting?
As much as one-fifth to one-quarter of general electricity use is for lighting. LED lighting is easily controllable in terms of light intensity and beam angle. There is no warm-up time or cold weather performance problems. Onstate LED lighting solutions can meet and exceeds environmental requirements for hazardous chemicals and disposal. It is "green". There are no heavy metals or toxic substances. It benefits the consumer by reducing power usage and providing cost savings.

Features of Onstate LED lighting:
- Advanced, high brightness LED technology	- No harmful rays to affect animals and objects
- Efficient optical system	- No heavy metals or toxic substances
- Environmentally friendly and safe operation	- All-weather enclosure
- Even light distribution	- Long life, low degradation
- Wide range operating voltage	- Rugged design and construction
- Low power consumption	- Easy to install and use
- Runs cool, safe to touch	- Integrated lighting solution
- Consistent light quality and beam pattern	- Industry standard electrical fixtures
- Low cost of ownership	- Designed and made in Canada

150W outdoor flood security light and Onstate 9W white LED light cost of ownership comparison. Based on similar effective lumens and general use (8hr/day) . Electricity cost is $0.1/kWh rate.

Light source type

Bulb life (hrs)

Power (W)

Bulb life(yrs)

total electricity cost

total operating cost (installation+bulbs
electricity)

total life time (including service time

>80% savings per unit

Halogen bulb

1500

150

0.5

750

983

1478

White LED

50000

17.1

218

218

Links for more information on LED lighting.

The U.S. Department of Energy SSL	http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ssl/
SolidState Lighting Net	http://www.solidstatelighting.net
Solid State Lighting Design	http://www.solidstatelightingdesign.com
LEDs Magazine	http://www.ledsmagazine.com

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