LED lights in my neighbourhood!

I was randomly looking through Singapore news and noticed that LED lights will be installed in the flats in my neighbourhood! LED lights stand for light emitting diode. This type of lights are very energy saving and can help reduce the electrical bills incurred by my estate. Although there will not be a dip in the electrical bills my parents have to pay, I think that the government is finally moving in the correct direction to save the Earth.

I have been taught the benefits of using LED compared to normal fluorescent lights since elementary school. However, I never understood why Singapore didn't use much of LED lights. I suppose the cost of having to change all the lights in the neighbourhood seems too high for the government. But just imagine the amount of energy they could have saved if they implemented this long ago.

Nevertheless, I praise the government for putting in efforts. Hopefully, one day Singapore would not only be known for its modernity and cultural diversity. It will be known for being the world leader in energy saving.

Please refer to the following link to find out more:
http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20100526-218497.html
http://home-electrical.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_benefits_of_led_lighting