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Prices for energy efficient and long-lasting LEDs inch downward. Home Depot is now offering a downlight made by Cree for under $50 online. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering green tech and ...

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While LED bulbs have become more popular in consumers’ homes because of their long life and energy efficiency, there is still a gap in LED products to replace high ...

One of the better known forces in LED lighting technology is teaming up with retailer Home Depot to start selling six-inch LED downlights. The EcoSmart LED Downlight uses Cree TrueWhite Technology, ...

Few talked about solid-state lighting -- known as light emitting diodes or LEDs --except as futuristic technology that would probably come of age in 2020 and beyond. Most consumers considered them ...

Incandescent bulbs are inefficient, fluorescent bulbs have raised some health concerns and LED bulbs are expensive and cast an unflattering glow. So what’s the environmentally-conscious design lover ...

Aside from being an editor at EDN, I am also on my Condo board on Long Island and I am an advisor there in a renovation of 400 of the community’s 35 year old walkway lamp posts. As part of that effort ...

A relatively cheap, efficient downlight for homes coming for Cree and Home Depot. Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is going after more than hall lamps with its latest LED light bulb announcement. The ...

Just last year, Philips released its $5 LED bulb. Considering 60-watt equivalents were going for around $40 in 2010, $5 for a bulb that lasts 20-plus years seems like a good investment. On Tuesday, ...

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the number of consumers buying LED bulbs continues to increase, the quality of their experience becomes even more important. The most important characteristics of LED ...

Back in October, Cree released an improved version of its LED bulb, revamping its cooling system while hitting an affordable price point. The company’s latest effort continues the trend, adding in ...

Cree, which already produces the top-selling LED light bulbs, has launched a next-generation that is 20 percent cheaper and looks more like a traditional incandescent bulb. The new bulbs, which are ...