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Rebecca Appleton

Qualified online journalist, specialising in the home improvements and energy saving sectors

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

23rd December, 2013
Written By Rebecca Appleton

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

23rd December, 2013
Written By Rebecca Appleton

LED Expansion Continues and Retail Prices Predicted to Fall Dramatically

As the LED market continues to grow year on year a growth of 30% penetration across the globe is predicted in 2014 as the awareness of the public and business increases on energy saving investment.span>

17th December, 2013
Written By Rebecca Appleton

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

4th December, 2013
Written By Rebecca Appleton

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

4th December, 2013
Written By Rebecca Appleton

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

21st November, 2013
Written By Rebecca Appleton

Prepare for Christmas with New Twinkling Outdoor Lights from BLT Direct

With November well underway the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on. With just a few weekends left before the tree goes up and the house is trimmed, now is the ideal time to prep an outdoor display with exterior Christmas lights from BLT Direct.span>

6th November, 2013
Written By Rebecca Appleton