Light emitting diode bulbs (LED) are the future of lighting. Where we once lived and worked under yellow incandescent light, LED light bulbs are closer to the color of daylight—which has the added result of lifting moods. Although more expensive than the average light bulb, LED light bulbs provide incredible cost-savings over normal incandescent bulbs due to longer life and lower energy consumption.

LED light bulbs are a newer option for various types of lighting in all sorts of settings. Used in both home and commercial designs by architects and builders, LED light bulbs can be utilized in the many of the same applications as regular light bulbs. Consider the following when buying or using LED light bulbs:

1. Utilize the LED Light Bulbs information provided by manufacturers who also offer consulting and design services for the various lights they offer.

2. Find LED light bulbs distributors with whom to partner when constructing new homes or commercial buildings or retrofitting existing buildings.

3. Become an LED light bulbs provider by ordering bulbs from manufacturers or distributors who offer quality bulbs.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Work with manufacturers of LED light bulbs for designing residential or commercial projects

LED light bulbs can be used as lighting inside or outside, but are ideal task lights for an office or kitchen, as they focus light in areas without diffusion. They can also be used as lighting in emergency situations and to replace exit lights. An experienced and reputable manufacturer will work with you on design of your LED applications.

I recommend: DDP Engineered LED Solutions manufactures innovative designs, tailoring the solutions to your specific needs whether for work space, architectural lighting in home or office or industrial applications. They also offer retrofitting of your current lighting applications. Kingbright offers a wide variety of options in LED light bulbs for industrial and commercial applications, including mid to high power LEDs, ultra thin SMD display LEDs, circuitboard, photocoupler and infrared options in LED light bulbs. They also offer full custom tooling and 3D specifications for help in design and engineering.

Find LED light bulbs providers for your new home or commercial building or real estate renovation

For builders and real estate personnel, transitioning to LED light bulbs can result in attracting more customers for you and increased reliability for your customers.

I recommend: 1000Bulbs.com offers track lights, underwater and pathway lighting, rope lights, LED stage and event lights and LED RBG lights for color mixing. AM Conservation Group manufactures LED exit signs for commercial use. JKL Components Corporation offers a sales staff, stocking distributors and engineers to help construction companies or suppliers with LED lighting solution design including channel lighting, MR16 LEDs, surface mount LEDs and silicone filters.

Stock LED bulbs for your customers when you buy LED light bulbs wholesale

Encourage your customers to buy LED light bulbs by stocking plenty of options you can buy at wholesale.

I recommend: Examine LED light bulbs lists from the Energy Superstore, where you'll find a wide variety of household bulbs, reflectors, linear fluorescents and can lighting. Find wholesale LED light bulbs in screw base, bi-pin base or track lighting for home or office use at SuperBrightLEDs.com. LedLighting1.com, a distributor referring to themselves as "The Professional Source," stocks colored lights for vibrant mood lighting, a fun alternative to offer your customers.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  LED light bulbs last 50,000 to100,000 hours whereas incandescent bulbs last around 1,000 hours and fluorescents around 10,000 hours. To get the longest lasting LED light bulbs, buy a reputable brand rather than buying the least expensive.