Chapter 8. Do LEDs Make Sense Today?

Whether or not LED bulbs make sense today is a judgment call that every person and business must make for themselves. A higher initial outlay has to be justified against future savings, both in terms of electricity saved and replacement costs. To some, it will seem obvious that LED bulbs are the way to go, while others will be happy to keep buying cheap incandescents as long as they are available. Stepping away from individual judgement calls, do LED bulbs make sense today?

There are three main factors to take into consideration before choosing to go the LED route: initial costs, power savings, and replacement costs. By tabulating these, every person, business, and organization should be able to figure out the ...

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