The Green Apple Energy T8 LED (“GA T8 LED”), manufactured by Green Apple Energy Company, LLC, is a self-ballasted, light-emitting-diode (LED) lamp.

Green Apple Energy Company has developed the GA T8 LED as a replacement for the various less efficient, traditional lighting technologies commonly found in conventional buildings. The characteristics of the GA T8 LED provide several benefits over conventional lighting.

Specifically, the underlying technological design of the GA T8 LED produces light in a far more efficient way than incandescent bulbs or even compact fluorescent lamps. The result is that the same amount of light is delivered from the LED with the use of far less energy.

Furthermore, the GA T8 LED contains no mercury and presents an alternative to the potential dangers associated with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

Additionally, according to the manufacturer, depending on their environment and use, the GA T8 LED is capable of lasting between 30,000 and 100,000 hours while most LED lamps maintain their lumen output between 32,000 and 50,000 hours. The extremely long operating life of the GA T8 LED provides real estate owners and operators with the benefit of reduced labor and materials costs while decreasing the frequency and amount of waste from replacement bulbs that would otherwise be sent to landfills.

Use of LED lighting products, such as the GA T8 LED, may contribute materially to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (“LEED®”) green building certification process. Accordingly, use of the GA T8 LED may provide measurable performance in the following LEED credit categories:

Sustainable Sites: SS (1 Point)

The use of the GA T8 LED and other Green Apple Energy LED lights provide the ability to direct light in a more efficient and direct beam angle than is provided by fluorescent tubes or incandescent lighting. This results in the important “full-cutoff” characteristic in LEED, which helps reduce light pollution in built environments and outdoor habitats where electric lighting is in use.

Energy & Atmosphere: EA (1 to 10 Points)

Energy efficiency reduces the negative environmental consequences associated with the production and use of energy. As buildings are commonly powered by fossil fuels, energy savings are critical to green building. The EA credit category represents the primary area where the inherent efficiencies and long life of the GA T8 LED product can deliver significant positive impact. (1-10 Points)

Indoor Environmental Quality: EQ (1 Point)

LEDs such as the GA T8 LED provide greater control and responsiveness to building occupants. Control of lighting systems in multi-occupant spaces may result in improved indoor environmental quality and greater human productivity.

Innovation in Design (ID)

The use of innovative new technologies or designs that improve the performance and/or promote the education and awareness of green building may earn between 1-4 points in the LEED Building Design and Construction rating system. The LED lighting industry is evolving rapidly and existing and/or new technologies and products, such as the GA T8 LED, may qualify.

This product has had a certification review report by Green-Buildings.com.
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