LED light bulbs

LED lighting: Innovation for today and tomorrow

Our LED energy-saving LED light bulbs offer a high-quality, energy efficient alternative to incandescent lamps. Going forward, LED technology will open your world to unprecedented lighting possibilities.

Innovation that matters

Find out what LED technology is and how it will change the way you use light in the near future.

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Create with light

Make a statement with Philips LED lamps.
These stylish lamps let you express yourself.

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Sustainable alternative

The sustainability of Philips LED lighting offers a unique peace of mind. You will save on energy costs immediately and reduce the frequency of lamp replacements... all with excellent light output.

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See the Philips LED in action

Learn about the beauty and benefits of Philips LED light bulbs. They save energy, save money, protect the environment — and look great too!

Inspiring people to make simple changes can go a long way to help reduce our carbon footprint.

In 2013, Philips Lighting was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program as Partner of the Year.

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A lighting revolution is coming

Philips is bringing LED innovation to your home! The greatest lighting advancement since Thomas Edison invented the incandescent lamp.

Why choose LED light bulbs?

Switching to higher efficiency LED lighting can help reduce your electric bill and the frequency of bulb replacements, preserve our environment and create the perfect atmosphere for your home.

Ready for the spotlight

In the last 10 years, LED technology has progressed to become brighter than ever before. The brightness will continue to improve further in the future, enabling LED technology to be integrated into more applications.

The next evolution: OLEDs

OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) work similarly to LEDs, but they use organic semiconductor material. Embedded in ultra thin panels, OLEDs emit diffused light that can interact with you.

Imagine walking into a darkened room as the state-of-the-art chandelier reacts with a soft glow. Picture yourself waving your hand below a desk lamp and watching it brighten or dim in response.

A powerful promise

To suit your needs now, Philips offers a wide section of LED lighting, unrivalled in quality and style. But we're not stopping there.

The future for LED technology is bright, so we're leading the way to make its exciting potential a reality for you.

See the Philips LED in action

Learn about the beauty and benefits of Philips LED light bulbs. They save energy, save money, protect the environment — and look great too!

Getting personal

LED technology begins to make lighting what it should be – a reflection of you. With style and sparkle, Philips LED lamps let you start expressing yourself through light.

Showing your style

We designed our LED lamps to be seen. With the choice of spot or traditional lamp shapes, you can use your chandeliers, table lamps and dimmable fixtures to enhance any room with a sustainable ambience.

Seeing the possibilities

LED technology promises to set your creativity free. Soon, LED spots and bulbs will let you liven your party with color, add a soothing glow to your child's room and dim task lighting into a romantic setting.

See the Philips LED in action

Learn about the beauty and benefits of Philips LED light bulbs. They save energy, save money, protect the environment — and look great too!

Federal DOE Legislation
Bright lighting alternatives

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued new energy efficiency standards for fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. In 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) was signed into law. It is intended to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, and established new energy efficiency standards for buildings, vehicles, and products—including light bulbs. This Federal legislation requires manufacturers to produce certain reflector bulbs and other household light bulbs that meet or exceed the new energy efficiency standards as stated in EISA.

Light bulb efficiency standards will be phased in 2012–2014 and require the use of more efficient light bulbs. The new standards are based on efficacy, and bulbs must meet new minimum Lumen per Watt (LPW) requirements.

Understanding light bulb efficiency standards


How will the Federal Energy Efficient Legislation affect you?

New minimum energy efficiency standards for lighting are being phased-in. This will impact many incandescent household, reflector, and linear fluorescent bulbs. Over the course of the next few years, some of these bulbs will be discontinued and will be replaced by more efficient versions. You will still be able to purchase incandescent bulbs. They just need to be more efficient.

When does this legislation take effect?

It will be phased-in 2012 through 2014 (California began one year earlier starting January, 2011).


What light bulbs will be affected?

  • General service (household) incandescent and halogen bulbs
  • Incandescent and halogen reflectors
  • General service linear fluorescents

What light bulbs are exempt from the legislation?

Not all light bulbs are affected by the legislation, there are exemptions. Click the link below for a list of light bulb types that are exempt from the legislation.

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Understanding light bulb efficiency standards



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Labeling laws for lighting

To help consumers understand light bulb efficiency, the EISA legislation directed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to change its current labeling requirements for all medium based general service incandescent, halogen, LED and compact fluorescent bulbs. A new, consumer friendly energy usage label, "Lighting Facts" will be required on most light bulb packages. These new labels will help you choose the right energy-efficient bulbs for your needs.


What light bulbs will be affected?

  • General service incandescent and halogen household bulbs
  • Incandescent and halogen reflectors
  • Compact fluorescent household bulbs
  • General service LED bulbs

But there are a few exceptions to this rule:

  • Shatter-resistant bulbs
  • Vibration-resistant bulbs
  • 3-Way bulbs
  • Globes and candles
  • Intermediate, candelabra and non-screw base bulbs

New standard, new light

Click the FTC labels for a detailed view FTC Label FTC Label

Technical Terms

GENERAL SERVICE INCANDESCENT BULBS are defined as standard incandescent or halogen type bulbs that:

  • Are intended for general service applications
  • Have a medium base
  • Have a lumen range of 310–2600 (40–100 Watts in today's wattages)
  • Are capable of operating at least partially in the range of 110–130 Volts

CANDELA is the measurement of light intensity emitted by a light source in a specific direction.

LUMENS is the true measurement of light output and brightness.

LUMENS PER WATT (LPW) is an expression of how many lumens we get from a light bulb compared to how much energy (wattage) we put in.The light bulb that produces the greatest number of lumens per one watt of energy is the most efficient bulb.

COLOR RENDERING INDEX (CRI) is the ability of a light bulb to show the colors of objects accurately on a scale of 0 to 100.

  • As a general rule "the higher the better"—light bulbs with high CRI (80–100 CRI) tend to make people and objects look better than light bulbs with lower CRIs
  • Light sources with a 100 CRI are incandescent bulbs, halogen bulbs, and outdoor sunlight
  • Good = 60–79 CRI, Better = 80–89 CRI, Best = 90–100 CRI

KELVIN is the unit of measure for color temperature.

COLOR TEMPERATURE is a measure of the light bulb's color when illuminated, and is measured in degrees Kelvin. The higher the number, the whiter, and then bluer, or cooler. The lower the number, the more yellow, or warmer the color. The whiteness of the light itself creates a mood in the lighted space.

So many ways to save

Beautiful, energy saving light. Lighting can have a powerful impact on your wallet and our environment.


Reduced energy usage

Lower wattage bulbs like Philips AmbientLED, EnergySaver compact fluorescents, and EcoVantage bulbs are direct replacements for energy guzzling incandescents that can save you money on your electric bills.


Rebates


Philps offers exciting promotions to help start your savings. Check back frequently for the newest rebates.

Philips works with local utilities to bring you savings. Find a utility rebate near you.


Preserving our environment

You and your home can help the Earth sustain itself for future generations.

What is sustainability?

Sustainability is defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Philips firmly believes that corporate responsibility and community action play a key part in responding to today's energy challenges. At Philips transforming the way the world thinks and acts to reduce its ecological footprint has long been our passion. We meet the energy efficiency challenge with new solutions to drive responsible energy practices and savings—and by inspiring individuals to make simple changes that can have profound results, while still providing the high quality of light our customers require.

See the light

Worldwide, lighting consumes 19% of electricity.* But that figure can shrink dramatically. Today, homeowners have a variety of choices of energy efficient light bulbs that can save energy and last much longer than inefficient incandescent bulbs.

*Environmental News Network, "Let there be light – for the next 35 years the green
  gift that keeps on giving"
, 12/4/07. www.enn.com/energy/article/26500/print

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