Introducing the Hue smart LED light bulbs from Philips. The bulbs let you control your lighting from your smartphone or tablet and personalize settings such as timers, colors, shade and brightness. Once connected, the bulbs can be set up in minutes to get it linked with your device. The Hue light bulb uses 80 percent less… Continue reading Philips Hue: Smartphone Controlled LED Light Bulbs
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Energy Saving Light Bulb Last up to 40 Years
Firefly LED is an energy saving light bulb that last up to 40 years and cuts your electricity costs for lighting in your house by 90%. Firefly LED, in Austin, Texas, makes a full range of “Smart LED” bulbs that can directly replace conventional bulbs in residential and commercial buildings. These bulbs feature a large heat-sink surrounding the unit,… Continue reading Energy Saving Light Bulb Last up to 40 Years
Ikea Store in Bloomington Has Gone Solar
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is now generating electricity atop its store in Bloomington near the Mall of America. The 142,000 square foot, 1,014 kW system, was built with 4,316 panels and will produce approximately 1.2 million kWh of clean power annually – the equivalent of reducing 801 tons of carbon dioxide. IKEA worked with Xcel… Continue reading Ikea Store in Bloomington Has Gone Solar
Light Bulb Burns For 110 Years
A light bulb in Livermore, California fire station has been burning for almost 110 years. The light bulb is a gift from a local businessman, and it was first installed in the fire station in 1901. The light bulb was continuously on for over 960,000 hours, with the exception of a brief period in 1903,… Continue reading Light Bulb Burns For 110 Years