Emergency lighting comes in many forms, but few compare to LED lighting for its benefits and features. If you’ve been considering LED lighting but haven’t decided yet, here are three key reasons why you may want to take the leap.

LED Lights Dissipate Heat – Many people mistakenly believe that LED lights are cool because they don’t produce any heat. The truth is, every light generates heat. The difference in LED lights is that they dissipate that heat so that the lights don’t heat up. This makes them ideal for emergency lighting, because they won’t create hot spots on the lens covers of the lights or add significant heat to a building that has no active cooling system running.

LED Lights Are Energy Efficient – LED light production is measured according to how much light they emit per watt of power consumed, also referred to as lumens per watt. Most LED lighting produces more light per watt than a traditional compact fluorescent bulb. When it comes to emergency lighting, the more light you can get on limited power, the better.

LED Lights Burn Out Gradually – LED light bulbs have a longer lifespan than traditional light bulbs. Like all bulbs, though, they will burn out eventually. Unlike standard bulbs, LED lights don’t burn out at once. They fade gradually, giving you a chance to identify a failing light before you’re left in the dark. This is important for emergency lights, because the last thing you want is emergency lighting failing all at once when a bulb burns out.