LEDs replace T-8 and T-12 Fluorescent Tubes for Savings and Landfill Reduction

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that energy consumption for lighting can be reduced by more than 20 percent by 2020 through the use of solid-state LED-based lighting.

51% of energy consumption for lighting is in the commercial sector

ilumisys is bringing products to market that directly replace standard T-8 and T-12 fluorescent tubes. These products offer ballast-independent operation and take full advantage of LED attributes including long life, temperature robustness, vibration tolerance, energy efficiency and color control.

Ilumisys products provide direct replacement of fluorescent tubes in existing fixtures with the following features:

Ballast-independent operation.
Take full advantage of LED attributes, including:

  • Long life
  • Temperature robustness
  • Vibration tolerance
  • Energy efficiency
  • Color control

500 - 600 million fluorescent tubes are disposed of annually in the U.S., representing a significant amount of mercury added to landfills despite industry efforts to limit mercury content and encourage recycling.

ilumisys is a Troy, Michigan-based company focused on next-generation solid-state lighting technology. The company was formed in 2007 as a spinoff venture and wholly owned subsidiary of Altair Engineering, Inc.


CONTACT INFO:
Ilumisys
1820 E. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
www.ilumisys.com





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