While these types of bulbs are certainly more efficient than the incandescent they were made to replace, halogens emit considerable heat and compact fluorescent contain mercury, which can pose breakage and disposal issues. LEDs (light-emitting diodes), on the other hand, run cool, safely, and seemingly forever. In fact, LED bulbs are designed to last 24,000 hours. Moreover, according to the Department of Energy, with the rapid adoption of LED bulbs, electricity demand for lighting in the United States could be reduced by one-third by 2027.
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HINT: Because LEDs are currently considerable more expensive than either halogen or compact fluorescent, concentrate on placing LED bulbs in hard-to-reach places or heavily used areas.
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