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Better Fluorescent Lighting Through Physics

By Anne M. Stark Senior | Public Information Officer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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    General Electric (GE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have created new kinds of fluorescent lighting phosphors that use far less rare-earth elements than current technology. Phosphors are the substances inside fluorescent tube bulbs that make them glow. Rare-earth elements are hard to come by. The United States… Keep reading →

 /  Published February 3, 2016 at 5:00 PM

GE Opens a Pricing War Over the Connected LED Light Bulb

By GreenTech Media

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Lighting makers keep their options open for smart home platforms.  Just over a year ago, the emergence of a sub-$10 light-emitting diode (LED) bulb was big news for the lighting industry. The same pricing trends are headed for smart bulbs too. Now, for just a few dollars more, consumers can buy a GE LED light bulb for… Keep reading →

 /  Published July 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM