LED-based products to get Energy Star designation
Friday, September 28th, 2007
Starting in September 2008, LED-based products will be able to obtain Energy Star certification, says the U.S. Department of Energy. This announcement was made last week when the DOE issued its final Energy Star program requirements for solid-state lighting luminaries intended for general illumination use.
The evenings are getting colder, the fog is lingering a little longer every morning and sweaters are starting to come out of their summer storage boxes. Yep it’s fall and what a great time to get outdoors and visit some of the Nation’s Forest Parks to experience them during this changing season. 
MR-16 halogen lights are low voltage compact reflector lamps used for spot lighting or accent lamps. Halogen lamps are incandescent lamps with a filament surrounded by halogen gases (iodine or bromine typically) which allow the filaments to operate at a high efficacy and temperature. The “16″ refers to the size of the lamp – a MR16 halogen lamp is 16 eighths of an inch in diameter. 
By now I hope every household has put together a well-equipped home emergency kit. In addition to food, water, blankets, an 