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90% of People Now Buy CFLs – Will LEDs Be Next?

90% of People Now Buy CFLs – Will LEDs Be Next?

A recent survey has found that nine in ten people in UK households now buy CFL light bulbs on a regular basis, having embraced the idea of lower energy emissions and slashed energy bills.span>

Could A Twitter-Powered Light Bulb Be On The Horizon? BLT Direct Investigates

BLT Direct takes a look at the phenomenon that is Twitter-powered light bulbs - could this be a new feature in UK households?span>

BLT Direct Offer Superb Daylight Bulbs to Combat Effects of Office Life

BLT Direct Offer Superb Daylight Bulbs to Combat Effects of Office Life

Leading lighting supplier BLT Direct have in stock a range of daylight bulbs which are ideal for offices and workplaces.span>

Scotland Pours Money Into LED Refit Ahead of Commonwealth Games

Scotland Pours Money Into LED Refit Ahead of Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games are fast approaching, and Glasgow have rejuvenated the city's streets with the installation of 10,000 LED and CFL lights.span>

Thomas Edison Monument Finally Makes the Switch to LED Light Bulbs

Thomas Edison Monument Finally Makes the Switch to LED Light Bulbs

In a definitive symbol of the LEDs new-found status as the world's favourite lighting solution, a Thomas Edison monument will reopen in summer illuminated not by incandescent bulbs, but energy-efficient LED alternatives.span>

Could Li-Fi Become A Reality in Homes and Businesses? BLT Direct Investigates

Could Li-Fi Become A Reality in Homes and Businesses? BLT Direct Investigates

BLT Direct are investigating how the unique interactions between LED light bulbs and the internet are leading to exciting new discoveries in the world of technology, including light bulbs controlled through apps, and bulbs that transmit wireless data.span>

BLT Direct Dispel Common Myths About Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

BLT Direct Dispel Common Myths About Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

BLT Direct are on a mission to convince the public of the merits of energy-efficiency, dispelling some of the most common myths about low-energy light bulbs. Read on to discover what fiction and myths they are putting to bed.span>

Spring Clean Your Energy Bills with BLT Direct’s Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

Spring Clean Your Energy Bills with BLT Direct’s Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

Take spring cleaning one step further this year with BLT Direct. Don't stop at emptying cupboards and cleaning carpets – reinvigorate the home with energy-efficient lighting solutions.span>

Last Leg of Incandescent Phase-Out Signals LED Dominance Across the Globe

Last Leg of Incandescent Phase-Out Signals LED Dominance Across the Globe

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2013, it will herald the beginning of the end for incandescent bulbs in the US, as the phase-out of the inefficient technology enters the final stage. Legislation which was laid down in 2007 will finally come to fruition from the first day of 201

BLT Direct Look to Future of Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions

BLT Direct Look to Future of Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions

As 2013 draws to a close, BLT Direct, one of the UK\'s premium suppliers of lighting solutions for homes and businesses, is looking towards a future which looks particularly bright, especially where light bulbs are concerned. With technology advancing at an incredible rate and consumers acti

Heathrow Airport to Install LEDs in New Terminal Hangar – With High-Wire Walkers!

Heathrow Airport to Install LEDs in New Terminal Hangar – With High-Wire Walkers!

Heathrow Airport could be searching for experienced high-wire walkers to help them change some of the 120,000 light bulbs in their new terminal hangar, after it emerged that 60% of them have blown and all viable ways to replace them were deemed unsafe or unnecessarily risky. The terminal bui

Energy-Efficient LEDs Combat High Energy Bills this Christmas

Energy-Efficient LEDs Combat High Energy Bills this Christmas

BLT Direct, a leading supplier of lighting solutions for homes and businesses across the UK, has issued a rallying cry for all those who are dreading the December electricity bill falling onto their doormat in the near future. The lighting experts are encouraging homeowners and those maintai

Manchester City Council Showcases Low-Energy LED Christmas Light Extravaganza

Manchester City Council Showcases Low-Energy LED Christmas Light Extravaganza

Manchester City Council launched their Christmas lights with a difference this week, in a star-studded ceremony that included X Factor winner James Arthur and a whole host of local stars. But the real star of the show were the LED Christmas lights themselves, which have come at the price tag

Npower Reveal Different Generational Attitudes to Energy-Saving Technology

Npower Reveal Different Generational Attitudes to Energy-Saving Technology

A new study by Npower, one of the country\'s leading energy providers, has found that there is a definite disparity in energy-saving and eco-friendly attitudes between the young and old residents of the UK...span>

Resident Backlash After Council Refusal to Choose LEDs

Resident Backlash After Council Refusal to Choose LEDs

Hertfordshire County Council has come under fire from concerned residents over a policy where streetlights are turned off after midnight in order to save energy. The scheme, which was introduced in 2010, and sees lights being turned off entirely...span>

Mumbai Turns to LEDs to Illuminate World’s Fourth Densest Population

Mumbai Turns to LEDs to Illuminate World’s Fourth Densest Population

Mumbai, India, is one of the world's most densely populated cities, and is often the victim of advert weather conditions. This means that when their street lighting options fail, it is considered a catastrophe of the highest order. In a bid to prevent recurring lengthy blackouts and st

Light Bulb Recycling Increases Year-On-Year According to New Report

Light Bulb Recycling Increases Year-On-Year According to New Report

According to Recolight, a specialist WEEE compliance scheme for the lighting industry, there has been a huge increase in the number of light bulbs which are being recycling across the UK. New figures released by the Environment Agency demonstrate a year-on-year increase in light bulb recycli

Prep Your Cosy Living Rooms for Winter with BLT Direct

Prep Your Cosy Living Rooms for Winter with BLT Direct

BLT Direct is one of the UK's premier lighting suppliers with a multitude of ways in which to make a living room feel comfortable and cosy for winter. Their huge range of lighting solutions c...span>

Implement Your Energy Saving Measures Before Winter Sets In

Implement Your Energy Saving Measures Before Winter Sets In

It seems that the UK has finally seen the last of summer, as colder weather and grey skies start to set in across the country. Though we might see a glimpse of an Indian summer in September, the ch...span>

Which Light Bulb is Right For You?

Which Light Bulb is Right For You?

How do you go about choosing the right lighting option for your home? There are a number of ways in which to choose, but one of the easiest methods is simply to look at the pros and cons of each ty...

Why Recycling CFLs Is Crucial To A Healthy Home

Why Recycling CFLs Is Crucial To A Healthy Home

There are around 3.9 million CFL bulbs in the United Kingdom; they are one of the most popular lighting solutions in the country and they provide high-quality illumination in countless homes and bu...

Las Vegas Puts It All On Green with Eco-Friendly Lighting Upgrades

Las Vegas Puts It All On Green with Eco-Friendly Lighting Upgrades

The city of Las Vegas has been described as something of an energy consumption nightmare, consuming around 400,000 MWh every day. This amounts to around 23,030,806 MWh per year; an incredible ...

Boost Your Home's Value with Energy-Saving Home Improvements

Boost Your Home's Value with Energy-Saving Home Improvements

New research revealed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has found that making energy-saving home improvements such as fitting LED light bulbs or insulating a loft can increase a...

LEDs to Reduce Crime in Gloucester Neighbourhoods

LEDs to Reduce Crime in Gloucester Neighbourhoods

Residents in Gloucester are rallying together in order to combat crime in their neighbourhoods by having LED lights installed. The worried residents argue that the installations will light up areas...

Get Fully Equipped for Barbecue Season

Get Fully Equipped for Barbecue Season

The weather has finally turned and the UK is baking in a heatwave for the first time in months, which means it is time for people across the country to get fully equipped to enjoy the best of the s...