British Parliament on the issue of LED lighting

In March 5, 2009, the British House of Commons (the British Chamber of Commerce) on the issue of LED lighting has been discussed, including energy and climate change as part of the discussion.

The UK energy and Climate Change Minister Deputy Secretary General JoanRuddock, asked about whether they will be with the British environment, food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) between the discussion, discusses the influence of the installation and use of LED lighting on power consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

"There is no doubt that the government has recognized the potential for energy savings by ultra efficient LED lighting technology," Ruddock said. We will continue to work to promote development and take action on this issue, we will continue to work with the United Kingdom environment, food and rural affairs. "

Subsequently, the house of Commons PhilipHollobone said: LED lighting is super efficient. The LED lamp consumes only 5% of the traditional light bulb; it produces very little heat, which means that it can reduce the risk of fire in the application; it does not contain mercury, which means that it is relatively safe to deal with. "

Ruddock said that the government of LED lighting brings great potential benefits, the same view. "This is why we put into our energy technology products in the list of LED products, and why these lighting products will benefit from strengthening the capital subsidy scheme, and provide tax relief of about 550 million pounds to buy products of CarbonTrust energy in the list of consumers. "The potential of LED manufacturers and retailers is considerable, and I will answer the questions raised by the questioner. As I pointed out, I believe that our officials will continue to discuss these important issues. "