New bulbs light way toward can-do policy

When it comes to energy, the United States istoo often the nation of "can't." Can't drill for oil in new areas offshore. Can't build a new generation of nuclear power plants. Can't raise gasoline taxes to discourage the use of imported oil. Can't move quickly to site new offshore wind plants. What the nation can do is limp along with a status quo energy policy that takes many energy decisions out of Americans' hands and weakens national security and the environment. More than half the oil Americans use is imported — a vulnerability underscored by the ongoing tumult in Egypt. Electricity production relies heavily on coal, which exacts a heavy toll on the global climate   www.bgocled.com

Need some light for your pantry?

There is a small pantry area off the kitchen in our house, where there are a couple of swinging, lightweight doors that conceal a narrow closet for brooms and a vacuum on one side, and a set of shelves on the other. The shelves pose the problem, as they are only about 14 inches wide and about two feet deep. It’s easy to lose track of items on these shelves because they’re so deep and the light in that area is not all that great. What can we do to shed some light inside the shelves, or otherwise make it so we can see what is on them?   www.bgocled.com

Philips LED Lighting With Style Debuts

Energy efficient lighting meets architectural style in the new Phillips Ledalite Jump, a high performance direct luminaire with LEDs or fluorescent light sources. This new lighting system–available in a range of light sources, patterns, colors and mounting options–also features daylight harvesting sensors and Airwave wireless, battery-free, solar and kinetically powered controls to reduce energy consumption  www.bgocled.com