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What is Sustainable Living? Sustainable living is green.

Today, sustainable living is a hot topic, according to the Regenerative Leadership Institute.

At its most basic, sustainable living means living a lifestyle that uses as few resources as possible and causes the least amount of environmental damage for future generations to deal with. There are many different forms of sustainable living, since the concept can apply to almost every part of daily life.

The institute says that sustainable homes are built in such a way that they use few nonrenewable resources, do not require much energy to run, and cause little or no damage to the surrounding environment. A sustainable home should be constructed from materials that have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner, according to regenerative.com.

For example, a house might be built from straw bales, adobe, or reclaimed stone or brick. Many homeowners pursue sustainable living by making their homes as low energy as possible, either by making sure that they have very high energy efficiency or by producing their own power from the sun or wind.

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Recommended Reading

Are you tired of depending on everyone else for your basic life necessities? Do you admire the independence of your forefathers – their ability to live a fully self-sustainable lifestyle – and wish you too could rely on no one else but yourself for all your life requirements? Do you think that being self-sustainable isn’t possible anymore in this day and age? Well think again.  Sustainable Living: Guide to Living a Fully Self-Sustainable Life That Will Eliminate All of Your Expenses is a guide to living a fully self-sustainable life will not only convince you that living a self-sustainable life is possible, it will also give you all the know-how you need in order to be well on your way to achieving your self-sustainable living dreams!

By following the insight and tips this book has to offer, you will be able to eliminate your expenses and be fully self-sustainable in no time! It won’t leave an ounce of confusion in your mind because this book has guidance on everything from the basics – such as how to collect your own water and filter it, how to make a garden, grow your food and preserve it, how to cook the food – to some of the more complex challenges that come with living a self-sustainable life such as generating your own energy with solar power.

By the time you are done reading this book you will be an expert on self-sustainable living and be able to begin your own path of self-sustainability without ever depending on anyone else again.

Sustainable living must include a reliance on sustainable energy. The energy sources used must be renewable rather than limited in quantity. Energy sources such as fossil fuels cannot readily be renewed, so instead of these, sustainable living requires using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, water, or geothermal energy. The energy must also be captured and used in an environmentally friendly way that does not damage the environment for future generations. For sustainable living, a person must leave as little impact on the world as possible.

Essentially, sustainable living involves living as lightly on the Earth as possible. Someone who succeeds at living a sustainable lifestyle will use very few resources and will leave the environment as untouched as possible so that future generations will be able to enjoy the same high quality of life that people do today.

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Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems for the Home or Business

From insulation to make our homes and businesses comfortable to water heaters that make it possible to have hot showers and cold water, heating and cooling systems are a critical part of modern life. Indow Window inserts and EnerG2 are tools to make the most of the heating and cooling system in your home or office, making it possible to be cool in summer and warm in winter.

The green and eco-friendly products at SuperGreen Solutions Boise will save energy and money. Our philosophy of “reduce before we produce” enables us to reduce consumption and CO2 Emissions, and increase efficiency and savings through our ability to bundle several products and solutions. Contact one of SuperGreen Solutions’ knowledgeable experts to learn more about federal and local tax benefits and rebates.

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ENERG2

Energ2, an innovative green technology product that is changing the way the hospitality industry cools its food product.

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Indow Windows

INDOW WINDOWS

Indow window inserts give you energy-saving insulation equivalent to double-pane windows, and they’re even better at insulating sound.

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Insulation

INSULATION

The most effective way to save money in your home or business is by adopting proper mechanical insulating techniques.

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VENTILATION

Remove unwanted heat and moisture from your attic spaces that can drive energy costs with efficient solar-powered roof ventilation products.

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An Insert For Every Need In Boise, Idaho

supergreensolutions-of-alpharetta-ga-images-2-4-1442321254JR Smith lives in a  bungalow outside a major American city, just 2 ½ blocks from the train tracks, which is how the kit home was delivered 92 years ago. He loves his home’s four-over-one windows with wavy leaded glass but he wanted to make them more energy efficient.

He also wanted to sleep. And he wanted privacy in his bathroom. He used various grades of Indow inserts to make the 1923 windows of his home work for him in a way that didn’t damage their historic integrity. The changes were immediate and dramatic. For starters, his utility bills dropped $100 a month even though he made no other energy efficiency changes. And while he hadn’t been trying to block the train noise, the Indow inserts made his home much quieter, muffling the full-blown whistles from the commuter rail and the Amtrak trains.

“The Indow inserts are absolutely fantastic,” he said. “The exterior noise has been reduced and my utility bill has gone down $100 a month.”

But the differences didn’t stop there. JR used to live in Sicily, Italy where blackout blinds were installed as standard features in bedrooms. In trying to replicate that experience, he bought blackout curtains from the hardware store and taped velcro to the window frame to supergreensolutions-of-alpharetta-ga-images-3-4-1442321289get a good seal against the light but it wasn’t 100 percent.

Retired from the military, JR has a tendency to wake early, so any light coming in the windows means rise and shine at 5:30 a.m. He wanted to sleep until 7 a.m. “If there’s a ray of light coming in the window, I’m up,” he said. Before going to bed, he swaps the transparent Standard Grade Indow insert for an Indow Sleep Panel, which provides the same level of energy efficiency but makes the room pitch black so the early morning rays don’t wake him. In the morning, he swaps them out again. For his bathroom he bought the translucent Privacy Grade so it’s light-filled without the need for curtains. “I’m an all-around happy camper.”

SuperGreen Solutions is excited to offer Indow inserts in the Boise area because they provide replacement window comfort, window energy efficiency, sun/UV protection and quiet windows, but not window replacement cost. Indow inserts also provide superior window noise reduction, outperforming the performance of many noise reduction windows.

If you are looking for storm windows , Idaho homeowners, then consider the Indow solution. Indow storm window inserts are an interior storm window that is easier, more attractive and provides greater performance than traditional storm windows.

Indow window inserts also provide excellent window noise reduction. Learn more about Indow window noise reduction.

 

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Travel with Your Camera and Digital Devices with Voltaic Solar Backpacks

Voltaic Solar Backpacks are rugged and meant to last and be easy to use, but what happens if you have a problem? If your solar charger isn’t working perfectly, it is frustrating to you and a waste of resources. We’re committed to getting your system to run smoothly and will work with you to resolve the problem no matter where you are in the world. Our customers are often as likely to be in Malawi as Manhattan so we’re used to working globally.

1029-s_sm_1Stop in today and ask one of our experts about one or more of these great options:

OffGrid 6W Solar Backpack will provide some serious power to your smartphone, tablet, and other USB devices with all the same great storage features of our old model. A padded laptop sleeve, dual side pockets, and specially lined sunglasses slot will make sure all your gear is in order before you head out the door. Better yet, the front solar pocket is still removable letting you take this 6 Watt system anywhere.

REVIEWS:

“It has adapters for almost everything! nice sturdy panels, plenty pockets and lots of space. Works awesomely under the scorching Panamanian sun, finally getting something back out of all that sweating. This backpack is light, carrying the battery and all of the extras it has. You can separate the panels from the bag and put the panels where they can get more sunlight.”

“Very happy with my purchase! Great quality pack, excellent construction and the solar panels and battery are top quality. my only complaint is it needs more internal space a 15″ macbook in neoprene skin only just fits into the rear laptop compartment, and I regularly carry 2 plus other items.”

 

 

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Case Study: Quiet Luxury For A Boutique Hotel

Travelers go to 21 Broad in Nantucket to unwind. The boutique hotel’s 1872 Victorian architecture beckons in a friendly way on an island of Federal-style buildings. And inside, it’s just about everything a person would want in a getaway. Not only does it have a spare elegance, but the muted colors make you want to exhale in an interior designed by Rachel Reider of Boston. There isn’t a door, molding or floor that wasn’t polished back into its original glory with a massive recent renovation and expansion. Luxury amenities in this Lark Hotel include a steam and massage room and shower heads infused with Vitamin  C to soothe the skin.

It’s safe to say management is attuned to what guests want.

But it’s located in downtown Nantucket next to a pub and some noise. The 27-room hotel fielded a handful of complaints from guests about sound generated from HVAC units in an adjacent alleyway as well as garbage trucks and service vehicles. Weary travelers want quiet. Since the building is a historic landmark, all the windows are the original wavy, leaded glass, which are gorgeous but no match for the noise of modern everyday living.

21 Broad doesn’t mess around. It quickly decided to install Acoustic Grade Indow inserts in the front bedrooms and called Stu Grant Windows. The difference Stu Grant was able to provide with window inserts was immediate: much needed quiet. The day the inserts were installed was a perfect day for testing. The hotel was having construction work done on the exterior that involved saws and jackhammers.

“It was such a drastic difference,” said general manager Dan Matter. “It was night and day. We’re 100 percent confident it will handle all the noise complaints generated from the street.”

The inserts also blocked drafts to make the rooms even more comfortable than they were. And they’re nearly invisible, so much so that when Dan had to do some maintenance work on a window, he completely forgot the inserts were there. But most of the time he remembers, because it’s so much quiter. “You can hear the difference,” he said. “You can feel the difference.”

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Case Study: Indow Windows Are Your Solution When Double-Pane Windows Fail

Scott Knapp and his wife built their house on Lake Ontario themselves. They bought new wood double-panes from a huge, reputable window company to make their home warm and snug. It was a company, Scott says, that “sells them by the boatload.

But to the couple’s surprise, the windows were drafty right from the start. And Chaumont, New York can get cold, sometimes minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scott asked the company for new seals and received several pieces made of vinyl, weatherstripping and felt, but none of it worked to eliminate the drafts.

As a home performance contractor, Scott had done a super job of insulating the house but the faulty new windows stumped him. He wasn’t about to replace them since they were brand new, so he bought insulating blinds as a stop gap measure until he could figure out a solution. He and his wife were cold that first winter in their new house and couldn’t even watch television in the main living room.

“Heck, you would expect 20 years out of a new window,” said Scott. “You expect they would last longer. They’re nice windows as far as looks go, but functional? No.”

He found Indow inserts, which immediately solved the problem. His wife, who is sensitive to drafts, told him, “There’s a huge difference in here.” Scott used his thermal imaging gun to see the difference he and his wife could both feel. It showed the window with an Indow insert was 23 degrees warmer than the one without. The inserts took care of the condensation problem on the windows and the boiler for the heater doesn’t have to run as much to heat the home. “The changes in the home were just short of amazing,” said Scott. He liked them so much he is now an Indow dealer helping to make others more comfortable around the region.

 

 

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Indow Windows is on This Old House & YOU can qualify for federal tax credit!

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Indow inserts will appear in the Feb. 18 episode of This Old House! Katherine and Murat Bicer needed interior storms for some unusual arched windows and decided to use Indow window inserts since we make just about any shape! We’re thrilled we could be a part of bringing this 1895 Victorian in Belmont, Massachusetts back to its former glory.

A federal tax credit gives you money back on Indow inserts!

Great news: Indow has been approved as an air sealing measure in a federal tax credit that will give you 10% of your order back, up to $500! All purchases made in 2015 and 2016 are eligible. It’s uncertain if this tax credit will be extended in 2017, so now is a great time to order. Learn more here.

Indow is featured in a new book.

We’re proud to be a Portland maker along with other businesses taking pride in creating quality items, generating jobs and building a more robust local economy. We were featured in the recently published book, Portland Made: The Makers of Portland’s Manufacturing Renaissance by Kelley Roy, who founded the Portland makerspace ADX in Southeast Portland. An urban manufacturing renaissance is taking place across the country, an encouraging trend we detailed in our Huffington Post blog.

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SuperGreen Solutions-Boise is proud to offer ground-breaking award-winning Indow window inserts

SuperGreen Solutions is proud to offer ground-breaking award-winning Indow® window inserts in the Boise, Treasure Valley and South West Idaho areas. Indow window inserts are similar to interior storm windows except they install easily without a mounting bracket.

Indow window inserts are made to fit in your existing windows where they are held in place with the company’s patented Compression Tube. It’s a truly simple way to upgrade your windows so they function like double-panes. This is a cost-effective solution for window insulation and costs 15-25% of the cost of window replacement.

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Double-pane window performance has never been easier. You’ll insulate your windows increase your savings and quiet your home all without damaging or removing your existing windows. A pilot study showed Portland-area homes saved almost 20% on their heating bills after installing Indow inserts.

Why Choose Indow Window Inserts

SuperGreen Solutions is excited to offer Indow inserts in the Boise area because they provide replacement window comfort, window energy efficiency, sun/UV protection and quiet windows, but not window replacement cost. Indow inserts also provide superior window noise reduction, outperforming the performance of many noise reduction windows.

If you are looking for storm windows , Idaho homeowners, then consider the Indow solution. Indow storm window inserts are an interior storm window that is easier, more attractive and provides greater performance than traditional storm windows.

Indow window inserts also provide excellent window noise reduction. Learn more about Indow window noise reduction.

Indow’s elegant, sleek design has earned recognition as a Top 10 Product of the Greenbuild Show by Dwell Magazine and a 2014 Product of the Year award by Environmental Leader Magazine. That’s just one of the many of the national accolades Indow has received. We are so delighted to now offer them in the BoiseAtlanta area.

To keep the heat out, some will draw the curtains, while others will invest thousands of dollars in thicker windows. SuperGreen Solutions is proud to offer Indow Window inserts for your window insulation. Indow Window inserts are thermal panels that fit inside your window frames, providing double pane comfort – at a fraction of the price. They are composed of a sheet of acrylic glazing edged with aour patented Compression Tube. Seven specialty grades and three tubing colors are available. All grades provide the same draft blocking and noise reducing window benefits. There is no visual difference between theour Standard, Acoustic, Commercial and Museum grades. These highly rated, cost-effective inserts give the homeowner or business owner comfort and peace of mind.

USING INDOW WINDOW INSERTS

The Indow Window insulation panels are easy to use, with no installation required. Simply press the Indow Window inserts inside your already installed window frames. Made of acrylic glazing edged with aour patented compression tube, Indow Window insulation inserts won’t damage your existing window frames. They are also customized to fit your window’s exact dimensions to ensure an easy fit. Do you want to open a window? Simply remove the insulating window panels from inside your window frames. The thermal insert will provide you and your family with the kind of comfort that usually costs thousands of dollars. Instead, the Indow Window inserts can transform either a home or office to a tranquil, sound-blocking oasis that instantly protects you from the drafty winter or the hot days of summer. If you’re living in a noisy area and want to reduce sound transfer without spending a great deal of money, these energy efficient window inserts are cost-effective and easy to use.

HOW INDOW WINDOWS WORK

Indow window inserts are made of acrylic and edged with aour patented Compression Tube. When pressed into place, the silicone tubing compresses, holding the Indow insert securely in place while sealing out cold drafts or hot summer air.

Each window is measured by taking six precise measurements providing a custom fit for each window. The window is factory marked and identified to allow easy removal, storage and re-insertion.

HOW THEY PERFORM

Indow Window inserts give you energy-saving insulation equivalent to double-pane windows, and they are  even better at insulating sound. Plus, you do not  havenot have to worry about any lead contamination that can occur when your old windows are ripped out of the walls.

HOW THEY FIT

Each Indow window insert is laser-measured and custom made to fit your window precisely, making them easier to use than storm windows. Read more about product options and our laser tailoring system.

PRODUCTS

Seven specialty grades and three tubing colors are available. All grades provide the same draft blocking and noise reducing window benefits. There is no visual difference between their Standard, Acoustic, Commercial and Museum grades.

standard-grade-390x182Standard Grade – Standard grade Indow inserts offer a great balance of comfort, energy efficiency, and noise reduction at our entry level price. The inserts are made out of acrylic glazing and edged with their patented Compression Tube. The tubing compresses when pressed inside your window, holding the insert securely in place while sealing out cold drafts and hot air.

Indow Windows are like inside storm windows, but easier to use and non-damaging tubing_samplesto your window frames. You can easily pop your Indow Windows out whenever you want to catch a fresh breeze. Their inserts can be customized to just about any shape – rounds, arches, octagons, batwings, odd angles, rounded corners or frames with multiple angles.

 

Stock colors (shown at right) are brown, warm white and black. Pantone’s full color range is available for large commercial orders.

Acoustic Grade – Want to block the noisy outside world? Acoustic Grade reduces noise coming through operable single pane windows by 18.9 dBA, according to the Green acoustic-grade-390x182Building Research Lab. An 18.9 dBA reduction “feels,” subjectively, like a 72 – 75% reduction in noise. Available in all types except Sleep Panels and Museum & Shade Grade.

You can also choose Acoustic Indow inserts that dampen noise by 10 dBA, which is up to a 50% sound dampening performance when placed over operable single pane windows,  

In addition to window noise reduction, Indow window inserts also provide excellent thermal insulation and save you money on utility bills. To learn more about the thermal and energy saving benefits please read about our performance metrics.

corner-detail-shade-grade-small-1-rgb-mh-03-14-640x380Shade Grade – Shade Grade Indow window inserts shield searing summer sun from coming through your windows to keep you cooler and more comfortable.

By reducing solar heat gain, Shade Grade window inserts boost home comfort and energy efficiency. Simply press inside your window frames to cool down your house and give that air conditioner a break.

Sunlight through a home’s windows can dramatically spike temperatures. Shade Grade inserts have a soft green tint and still let in plenty of light while reducing solar heat through your windows by almost 50%. Enjoy bright summer light without sweltering heat.

Like all Indow window inserts, Shade Grade inserts are custom-fit using our laser-measuring system and have an airtight seal. This can dramatically reduce outside noise by up to 50% when placed over single-pane windows.

Sleep Panels – Indow Sleep Panels create darkness, quiet, and comfort for night-shift workers, paleo lifestyle followers, and home theater enthusiasts. No other solution blocks 100% of light and more than 50% of noise.

Sleep isn’t a luxury. It’s essential to your health and well-being. Your creativity soars and you make fewer mistakes when you’re well rested. Blackout windows give you the quiet, dark environment that is often crucial to making sure you get that good sleep you need. If you need blackout windows, Indow Sleep panels are an elegant solution that provides more darkness and sound dampening than any alternative.

installation-gif-for-product-pageIndow Sleep Panels block 100% of the light and more than 50% of the noise coming through your windows. Night-shift workers, those who live a Paleo lifestyle, parents of young children and others seeking undisturbed sleep can finally get it.

People desperate for sound sleep have tried everything to create blackout windows: blinds, blackout curtains and drapes, all of which still let in light and require mounting and track systems. Some have even tacked heavy blankets over their windows! Indow’s Sleep Panels are so simple: they just press into place with theour patented Compression Tube and can be easily removed to let in natural light.

No blackout curtain blocks 100% of light: Indow’s Sleep Panels do. “No light gets through them at all,” said Brad of Portland, OR. His wife, Lauren, is a night-shift nurse and they had Sleep Panels installed to improve her sleep during the day. But the panels also block street lights and city noises that bothered Brad at night. “It’s like sleeping in a soundproof box,” he said.

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Privacy Grade – Elegant window privacy; these Indow Windows are made from translucent white acrylic that allows diffused light transmission while blocking out details and defined shadows. Great for bathrooms and  bedrooms.

Sometimes you don’t want curtains or a view outside. Our Privacy Grade Indow Windows iw-window_privacy_4-630x250provide window privacy while allowing pleasing diffused light and improving your window efficiency. Indow Windows have the added benefit of reducing or eliminating condensation on single pane windows, which can be a real problem in bathrooms.

Window privacy combined with draft and noise reduction can also be a major benefit in bedrooms or offices. Confidential meetings can remain truly private with the noise reducing and detail blocking of Privacy Grade Indow Windows in offices and conference rooms.

Museum Grade – Protect your furniture, carpets, and artwork by blocking 98% of all UV 504x288_museumrays from sunlight coming through windows. There is absolutely no visual difference between the Standard and Museum Grade acrylic. Both are crystal clear.

And speaking of museums, Indow Windows recently opened up greater public access at Alcatraz by shielding broken gun gallery windows at the former federal penitentiary in preparation for an exhibit by Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei. Organizers chose Indow Windows because the inserts will preserve and protect this National Historic Landmark without leaving a mark.

s395758305384410927_p150_i10_w504Commercial Grade – Commercial Grade gives you an extra abrasion resistant coating to provide additional protection against scratching from moving & frequent cleaning. There is absolutely no visual difference between the Standard and Commercial Grade acrylic.

FINANCIAL AND ENERGY BENEFITS OF INDOW WINDOW INSERTS

The U.S. Department of Energy and Portland State University conducted a series of independent tests on these inserts. According to their results, the Indow Window inserts reduced noise by an estimated 50%-70%. Of course, by using these window insulation panels, you’ll save energy and money. Similar tests showed that the panels decreased energy use by more than 20%. Not only will the Indow Window inserts shave 20% off of energy bills, but the inserts compare favorably to double-pane windows, with almost the exact level of insulation. The Indow Window insulation inserts prevent icy drafts and blazing heat from seeping into your home, protecting your family or coworkers from the untempered impact of weather.
Stop in or call us today for your windows to have maximum energy efficiency!

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For All-In-One Reliable Power Storage Use Humless Solar Generators

Equivalent To 7,300 Gallons Of Gasoline Over 10 Years

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EASY-TO-USE: All-in-one portable power storage generator with zero configuration and zero maintenance.

SMALL & LIGHT: More portable and easier to move than any equivalent portable solar power generator

LONG-LASTING: Use all you paid for (7+ to 10+ years high reliability)

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SUSTAINABLE

Practical, eco-friendly power storage generator (wind, solar, hydro and grid…)

Bundles:

learnmoreproducthorizontal_bundlesHumless 2-Panel Bundles are a complete solution, including solar panels, solar generator and cables. Light, Versatile. Powerful for Home, Work and Play. Ther are two options. Pictured at Left: 1.3KWH Bundle. Right 0.6 KWH Bundle

1500 Series

learnmoreproducthorizontal_1500-seriesLight, Versatile. Powerful for Home, Work and Play. Ideal for home and business. 34-47lbs. 2500+ cycles with daily use. There are two options: Pictured at Left: 1.3KWH Unit. Right 0.6 KWH Bundle.

Off Grid Series

learnmoreproducthorizontal_off-grid-seriesIntegrated, Sustainable. Powerful for Home, Work and Play. 54-519lbs. Ideal for major industrial, government, medical, marine, or military. 2500+ to 3500+ cycles with daily use. There are three options. Left to right above: 1.5 KWH Unit,  4.8 KWH Unit and 12 KWH Unit.

Solar Panels / Cables

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Cables: MC4 to Anderson Connector
21′-30′
High-Quality Copper

Panels: 2-Panel Bundle 1500 Series 0.64kWh
Light, Versatile, Powerful for Home, Work and Play. All-in-one, portable power storage for your home, business or recreational needs. UPS capabilities to be truly off-grid with zero installation configuration. Plug and play with long-life (7yr+) expandable battery packs. Integrated solar, wind charge and discharge. Pure sine wave output.

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LED: No other type of lighting offers as much potential to save energy and enhance the quality of our building environments

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“Our LED lighting systems are green, cost-effective and safe. But don’t take our word for it,” says SuperGreen Solutions of Boise, Idaho. The U.S. Department of Energy said that no other type of lighting “offers as much potential to save energy and enhance the quality of our building environments.”

HOW DO LEDS WORK?
Unlike traditional bulbs, LEDs (light-emitting diodes) don’t contain a filament that will burn out. They also remain fairly cool, which is excellent for either commercial or residential AC bills. LEDs are illuminated by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor. When the electrons move, they release visible light.

 

GREEN SAVINGS WITH LEDS
Most LED bulbs come with a five-year warranty. They last longer than other kinds of lighting and use approximately 75% less energy than traditional lighting. The lifespan of the LED bulb is approximately 50,000 to 80,000 hours, which adds up to almost twenty years of constant illumination. According to EnergyStar.gov, LED lighting can last far longer than incandescent lighting and fluorescent lighting: 35 to 50 times longer for incandescent and 2 to 5 times longer than fluorescents. This form of energy efficient lighting may initially be more expensive than more traditional types of lighting, but the long-term savings are outstanding, with an estimated 60%-85% reduction in lighting bills. Whether you need industrial LED lighting or residential LED lighting, switching to an LED light source offers tremendous potential for considerable savings.

SAFETY OF LEDS
Whoops! How many of us have accidentally dropped a light bulb? All of us – and picking up shattered pieces of light bulb fragments can be dangerous. Compact florescent lamps (CFLs) contain an estimated five milligrams of toxic mercury, which has been known to cause brain damage. If you drop a CFL, vacuuming it up can cause toxic mercury vapor to be released into the air – and this mercury vapor is particularly dangerous to children and fetuses.

LEDs do not contain toxic chemicals. This form of energy efficient lighting is safe for your household or office. LED bulbs are recyclable and far more durable than other kinds of bulbs. LEDs are also safe for use in museums or art galleries. These spaces would greatly benefit from a commercial LED lighting system, as traditional bulbs with UV emissions may damage sensitive objects or materials. LEDs don’t produce much heat. Not only will this have a positive impact on your cooling costs, but kids or family members won’t accidentally burn their fingers on an LED bulb.