Bright ideas lighting up Grand Central Terminal
September 18, 2008 By Michael KofskyNew York's Grand Central Terminal may be a grand old National Historic Landmark, but thanks to some modern technology, it's becoming one the most energy efficient buildings in the city.
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Most LED-lights are still less efficient than flourescent lighting.
They're far more expensive, but they last a long time. Since LEDs are still rapidly improving and it makes no sense to be stuck with current technology for such a long time.
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The FACT is that they consume less energy for the light they give off- which by definition means they are more efficient- I'm not making this stuff up...and they exist TODAY!
The US DoE is about to implement a drive towards LED lighting, because it would cut America's energy consumption, making it less dependent on foreign oil...this will further stimulate research and development and put us closer to the goal of "extremely efficient lighting systems".