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LED lighting giant Cree has announced a new bulb that delivers enhanced performance on just 7.3W of electricity. The firm's claims that its latest lab prototype could deliver 170lm/W were confirmed by independent testing service OnSpeX. LED light bulbs' efficiency is measured in units of lumens per watt (lm/W), which indicates how Read more...

We take free-flowing electricity supplies for granted in the UK, but in many parts of the world, such ready access to power is not a day-to-day reality. However, one industry expert has said that the various benefits of LED lighting - such as the low heat output, comparatively small voltage needed to run a bulb and the long lifespan of each Read more...

Widespread adoption of LED lighting in commercial buildings could well be on the horizon, as more tools become available to building management teams and technical improvements gather apace that make such installations more cost-effective long-term and more affordable short-term. That's according to IDC Energy Insight's Casey Talon, who Read more...

If you're planning on making large-scale improvements or extensions to your home it is vital that you inform your insurer, according to one expert. It's a surprisingly common mistake home improvers can make. A MoneySupermarket.com report published this week found that, while many householders were planning to upgrade or improve their home Read more...

Athletes biting medals, the reanimated remains of the Spice Girls, Eric Idle… last night's Olympic Games closing ceremony had millions of viewers gripped. But the show wouldn't have really been up to much without the help of LED lighting. And not just so everybody could see what was going on: lighting was integral to the show. Read more...

International LED lighting supplier Cree has posted strong global revenues for the 2011/12 fiscal year, but admits there's still some way to go before LED lighting becomes the norm in homes. Cree, which operates out of North Carolina but supplies LEDs the world over, posted total sales of $1.16 billion (£741 million) over the last year, Read more...

It's always a hot topic among homeowners, and it could be set to become even more of a burning issue come the turn of the year: industry analysts are predicting gas and electricity bills could rise by as much as 2.5 per cent in the next five months. The warning comes after Bank of England researchers investigated supplier and distribution costs Read more...

Local authorities in Wiltshire have proposed a new system of lighting management for the areas 20,000 street lights that hope to save money and move the council's CO2 emissions to a lower level, it was announced this week. According to reports, council officials are mooting the idea of switching off or dimming street lights in low-traffic areas Read more...

Sainsbury's has today boosted its claim to being the greenest supermarket retailer in the UK with the news that the chain has installed more that 69,500 solar panels across it's various locations nationwide. The company has now claimed top spot among Europe's largest commercial solar generators, boasting 16 millwatts (MW) of solar Read more...

Accounting giant Ernst & Young has this month completed a wholesale retrofit of its lighting in its New York headquarters, a project the firm has revealed will save the company an annual total of $1 million (£642,000). The installation - which saw LED lighting introduced to the New York building in one of the city's biggest ever Read more...