# Vote on Lighting Efficiency Always a Win for Consumers, Economy, Environment

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/07/vote-on-lighting-efficiency-a-win-for-consumers-economy-environment/
- Published: 2011-07-14T12:59:50-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Let’s just get on this vote LED campaign. For it seems the House of Representatives
rejected a misguided attempt to repeal lighting efficiency standards.

### So NRDC Legislative Affairs Director Scott Slesinger made the following statement:

This vote LED campaign (as I like to call it) is a victory for consumers, businesses,
the environment and our health. Moreover, it’s not an encouraging sign that the 
House is able to see the cash savings. Especially between facts and the misinformation
that was spread widely. All and irresponsibly on this issue.

“We hope the House will continue to stay the course and side with the public, not
with right-wing ideologues, as it votes later this week on other measures that will
harm our [health](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/10/turning-a-green-choice-into-a-healthy-choice-with-cree-led/)
and environment – including a bill that will gut the Clean Water Act (H.R. 2018),
and appropriations measures that will drastically roll back environmental protections.”

So for more information on how the Vote LED campaign for lighting efficiency standards
will save Americans $12.5 billion annually. Thereby also creating new jobs and cutting.
pollution.

#### For a **state-by-state **breakdown of consumer savings from the lighting standards.

[http://www.nrdc.org/](http://www.nrdc.org)

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#### Conclusion Best LED light

Choose the best performing LED for your home. Not all lights are created equally.

##### How much do you value money?

Do you prefer to save money now, or wait until later to replace the bulbs? Or are
you happy with anything that works?

The truth is that LED lighting will save you money and the environment and it’s 
the most environmentally friendly option.

However, not all LEDs are created equal. There are a variety of different types 
of LEDs available and not all of them are created equal. Each type has its advantages
and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at some of the different types of LED lights
and which ones are the most popular options for your home.
 EOE

LED lights consume less energy than other types of lighting, use less materials 
and don’t create toxic mercury. While LED lights are gaining more and more popularity,
it is important to choose the right type of LED light for your needs.

When you choose an LED light, make sure you opt for an energy-efficient option. 
That means choosing an LED light that uses less energy and emitting less heat than
other types of lights. Choosing efficient LED lights will help you save money and
reduce your energy consumption.

#### This can help the environment and lower your carbon footprint.

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