I’ve talked before about new commercial and industrial applications for solar LED lighting, but this new partnership bears mentioning. Beta Lighting and Carmanah Technologies Corporation are working together to bring a new solar-powered area light that is said to be brighter than any other light of its kind. It’s called the EverGEN (TM).

Ah, don’t you love those hot summer nights, spending time on the back porch with a nice glass of wine enjoying your outdoor space? Light breezes and low lighting makes it relaxing and rejuvenating.

But while you’re there, does your mind start to wander as you get to thinking about your rising electric bill, bumped higher and higher each day with the constant use of air conditioning, fans, and indoor lighting.

The concerns of everyday living have a habit of intruding on our most relaxing moments, especially during times like these when we’re faced with rising fuel and energy costs. Across the country, newspapers are reporting consumer woes as people try to find ways to reduce their power consumption and save money. Suggestions for cutting energy use vary, including habit-changes, home renovations, and consumer choices:

• Get a home energy audit
• Buy ENERGY STAR compliant equipment
• Hang clothes on drying racks
• Install a programmable thermostat
• Plant trees in front of windows to shade your home

There certainly are many ways the average person can reduce their energy consumption on a day-to-day basis, but how about that great, relaxing evening on the porch you were enjoying? Is there a way to reduce your outdoor, night time consumption as you enjoy the sunset?