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==What are LED Light Bulb IP Ratings?== EagleLight LED light bulbs have an IP rating that classifies the level of protection against particles and liquids. The "IP Rating" is a code for the "International Protection Rating" or "Ingress Protection Rating" that defines protection that LED light bulbs and LED lighting products have against intrusion of solids and dust, accidental contact, and water. The IP rating is expressed as IPxx with "x" being numbers. For example, you may find a LED lighting product on the EagleLight website that has an "IP" Rating of 65. The level of protection against ...

California's experience is notable because energy experts have placed high hopes on compact fluorescent lamps. Often spiral-shaped, they screw into existing light sockets and offer energy savings of about 75% over traditional incandescent light bulbs. Many nations are relying on them to help cut emissions from power plants and stretch electricity supplies further. The United Nations says 8% of global greenhouse-gas emissions are linked to lighting, and that adoption of compact fluorescent lights could cut pollution. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa handed out free compact fluorescent ...