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BLT Direct Dispel Common Myths About Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

BLT Direct Dispel Common Myths About Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

BLT Direct are on a mission to convince the public of the merits of energy-efficiency, dispelling some of the most common myths about low-energy light bulbs. Read on to discover what fiction and myths they are putting to bed.span>

4th February, 2014
Written By Steve Ellwood


Spring Clean Your Energy Bills with BLT Direct’s Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

Spring Clean Your Energy Bills with BLT Direct’s Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions

Take spring cleaning one step further this year with BLT Direct. Don't stop at emptying cupboards and cleaning carpets – reinvigorate the home with energy-efficient lighting solutions.span>

28th January, 2014
Written By Rebecca Appleton


Last Leg of Incandescent Phase-Out Signals LED Dominance Across the Globe

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

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


Heathrow Airport to Install LEDs in New Terminal Hangar – With High-Wire Walkers!

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

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 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


Npower Reveal Different Generational Attitudes to Energy-Saving Technology

Npower Reveal Different Generational Attitudes to Energy-Saving Technology

A new study by Npower, one of the country\'s leading energy providers, has found that there is a definite disparity in energy-saving and eco-friendly attitudes between the young and old residents of the UK...span>

10th October, 2013
Written By Steve Ellwood


Resident Backlash After Council Refusal to Choose LEDs

Resident Backlash After Council Refusal to Choose LEDs

Hertfordshire County Council has come under fire from concerned residents over a policy where streetlights are turned off after midnight in order to save energy. The scheme, which was introduced in 2010, and sees lights being turned off entirely...span>

10th October, 2013
Written By Steve Ellwood


Mumbai Turns to LEDs to Illuminate World’s Fourth Densest Population

Mumbai Turns to LEDs to Illuminate World’s Fourth Densest Population

Mumbai, India, is one of the world's most densely populated cities, and is often the victim of advert weather conditions. This means that when their street lighting options fail, it is considered a catastrophe of the highest order. In a bid to prevent recurring lengthy blackouts and st

10th October, 2013
Written By Steve Ellwood