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The Real Reason LEDs Are Better Than Regular Light Bulbs
By HANNAH COLE
Despite the fact that LED lights cost about 14x more than a traditional incandescent bulb to buy, it's an investment you'll want to make. Inspire Clean Energy explained that despite this drastic price hike between the two options, LEDs actually end up costing you much less in the long run.
Another major benefit to LEDs is the fact that while they do produce heat, they absorb a whole lot less energy than regular light bulbs. They are more energy efficient, which has a positive impact on both you and the environment.
That means less risk for fire hazards, and more money saved, since the impact on your electricity bill will be noticeable (in a good way — we promise). In comparison to a 60 watt traditional bulb, a 12 watt LED can save up to 80% of energy.
According to Inspire Clean Energy, LEDs last for nearly 50,000 hours on average. A regular bulb will only get you about 1,000 hours of use — if you have to replace it 50 times, then the cheaper price of a regular bulb sounds a whole lot less appealing.