Q&A

Question: I own a small business and am intrigued by the cost savings and environmental friendliness of LED lighting. How can I get started?

Answer: LED lighting offers economic value in many applications, including outdoor lighting and indoor down lights and accent lighting. Please contact the listed vendors on this website for information relevant to your specific applications.

Question: Are LEDs dimmable?

Answer: LEDs are dimmable. Your ability to dim LEDs is a function of the specific lighting fixture you choose.

Question: I want to convert the lighting in my home to LED lighting. Where can I get the fixtures?

Answer: High-quality LED lighting fixtures for home applications are now becoming available. For example, LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc. has a recessed can light available for home installations and retrofits. We suggest that you contact the vendors listed on this website.

Question: Do LEDs contain any hazardous materials?

Answer: LEDs contain no mercury, making them more environmentally friendly than some popular alternatives. Plus, most LED lighting fixtures contain no lead.

Question: How much is Cree saving by switching to LED lighting?

Answer: So far in this project, we estimate that the LED fixtures Cree installed are saving an average of 48% on electricity as compared to the fixtures we replaced. We're still calculating other savings, such as lower maintenance and disposal costs. However, even after we finish the calculations, Cree's savings will not necessarily be applicable to other companies. We suggest that you contact the LED lighting vendors listed on this website to learn more about the savings you might achieve.

Question: How do I go about converting my facility to LED lighting?

Answer: An LED lighting conversion usually includes three types of solutions: complete replacement of the existing fixtures, retrofit of existing fixtures with LED components, or simple plug-compatible bulb replacements. For each of these, the existing wiring and power can often be used. For Cree, as an industrial operation, our electrical is at 277VAC. We adapted the installation as needed to assure the LED fixtures matched our site electrical systems. The vendors listed on this website should be able to provide a solution to match your needs.

Question: I want to convert the lighting in my building to LED lighting. How much does it cost? How fast can I expect payback?

Answer: The business case is variable depending upon a number of factors applicable to each organization. Important variables include cost of electricity, maintenance arrangement and costs, new facility or retrofit, disposal costs for bulbs, etc. We have seen business cases with payback in under a year, and others that take longer to pay back. We recommend that you consult the LED lighting vendors/manufacturers listed on the LEDWorkplace.org website, and analyze the economics for your specific case.

Question: Can you send a catalog of Cree LED products to me?

Answer: Cree makes the LEDs used in many LED lighting fixtures. We do not make the fixtures themselves. We suggest that you review the LEDWorkplace.org website and find the type of fixtures that you need. Then, contact one or more of the vendors/manufacturers listed at the bottom of the web page. Those companies can provide detailed information about their LED lighting fixtures. If you're looking for LEDs only, visit www.cree.com/ledlamps.