Northwestern students say implementing LEDs on campus long overdue

While Northwestern received the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy in March, environmental sciences Prof. Patricia Beddows said the University still has a long way to go.

She said NU’s energy consumption costs would be a fraction of what they currently are if the University converts to using LEDs rather than fluorescent lights.

She added the increased lifespan of LEDs can create positive financial benefits, including fewer maintenance costs and replacements.