![]() All of the lights are dimmable and mercury free, unlike standard compact fluorescent bulbs. The complete line of SYLVANIA Ultra LED bulbs also includes MR16, PAR20, PAR30, PAR38 and G25 types. The SYLVANIA Ultra A-Line 12-watt LED bulb features a high-performance OSRAM LED module and boasts a color temperature of 2700 Kelvin and high color quality, with a color rendering index of 90. "Lowe's is proud to introduce a 60-watt equivalent, 810-lumen LED bulb to provide consumers with the best energy-efficient lighting choices for their homes." "Long-lasting, energy-efficient LED bulbs can help save consumers time, energy and money over the lifetime of the bulb," said Karena Bailey, Lowe's merchandising vice president. The 2009 SYLVANIA Socket Survey found 91 percent of Americans consider energy efficiency an important factor when choosing a light bulb and 74 percent of American households currently have at least one energy-saving bulb SYLVANIA Ultra LED bulbs exceed federal efficiency standards that will phase-out the production of most inefficient incandescent bulbs, starting in 2012. "Together, we're leading America's transition to LED lighting." OSRAM SYLVANIA is proud to partner with Lowe's to bring this lighting technology to consumers," said Phil Rioux, general manager of Consumer Lighting LED Retrofits at OSRAM SYLVANIA. ![]() "We have been making LEDs for over 30 years and are part of one of the world's largest LED producers. The new, A-line bulb will be available on this month and in all Lowe's stores by second-quarter 2011. ![]() PT with price and timing on follow-on bulb.This innovative, A-Line 12-watt LED bulb uses 80 percent less energy and lasts 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs and is part of a complete line of energy-efficient LED bulbs designed for household lamps and lighting fixtures. Some lighting company executives forecast that within two years, LED bulbs in the 800 lumen category will cost less than $10. In addition to making brighter lights, manufacturers are seeking to ramp up the volume of LED bulb production, which is expected to lower the price of general-purpose LED bulbs. Lowe's already sells LEDs from Sylvania, including a 40-watt equivalent in the G25 globe shape for $30.87. ![]() Osram Sylvania intends to make a brighter LED which would give off as much light as a 75-watt incandescent which will be available in 2011, according to a company representative. The color rendering index, a measurement of accuracy, is 90. The color temperature is 2,700 Kelvin, which means it will have yellow color similar to an incandescent. The Sylvania Ultra A-Line 12-watt LED, which is dimmable, gives off 810 lumens of light, slightly more than the competing bulb from Philips. Also, these latest LEDs, which give off light more evenly the spotlight LEDs, are designed for general lighting, such as desk lamps and overhead fixtures. LED bulbs in this category are significant because millions of 60-watt incandescents and equivalent compact florescent bulbs are sold every year. Home Depot is offering a 60-watt replacement LED from Philips for $39.97. The price will $39.98, according to Osram Sylvania. The Ultra A-Line bulb will be available online this month and in all Lowe's stores by the second quarter of next year. Osram Sylvania today said that home improvement store Lowes will carry Sylvania's general-purpose LED bulb, which gives off as much light as a 60-watt incandescent bulb and uses 12 watts. The battle to unseat the popular 60-watt incandescent bulbs with more efficient LEDs is moving to retail outlets.
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