Environmental Benefits
Less Mercury Emissions
(Evaluated over a five-year life)
Since coal power in the United States accounts for approximately 50% of all power
production, by using the electricity generated from coal, there is an emission of
mercury as well.
*By using the electricity that is generated from coalburning power plants.
(Information is partially provided by UsePa, June 2002)
Less CO2 Emissions
(Based on the national average 1.34lbs/k Wh)
Most of our electrical power supplies come from burning fossil fuels, especially
coal, a huge CO
2 culprit. By using such electricity,
there is an emission of CO
2.
(Information is partially provided by National Geographic Society-Green Guide)
Less Environmental Waste
The average life of one replaceable L141 LED lamp is equal to using at least 16
MR16 light bulbs. Switching to replaceable LED lamps will not only save money, but
will help save the environment too.