James Monroe Elementary Joins the LED Revolution

A Washington school made local headlines last week when it switched all its overhead lights to LED panels. The conversion at James Monroe Elementary is believed to be the first one of its scale in a US public school.

According to King 5 News, “Many teachers at the school say the LED light is a ‘warmer light,’ better for teaching and learning. One kindergarten teacher said she no longer needs her reading glasses in the classroom.”

Each LED panel light is estimated to last 15 years, so school officials are excited about the return on their investment with the replacement costs and energy savings. The new lights also offer controls – unlike fluorescent technology. Dimming does not affect the LEDs’ color temperature – unlike incandescent technology.

It’s always great to hear about schools joining the LED revolution because they stand to save so much on energy. When you think about the electricity-powered devices in an average grade school classroom, there isn’t a lot beyond HVAC and lighting. (Except for the few occasions when a teacher pushes in the AV cart and everyone gets to watch a video – by the way, that ruled! But only a little bit more than energy-efficient lights.)

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