Sunlite led lamps are extremely energy efficient and will greatly reduce your energy costs. these lamps can last up to 25000-hours making them virtually maintenance free. they contain no mercury elements and do not release any hazardous gasses so there no need to worry in case a bulb breaks and no need for any special recycling as with cfls. with their high efficiency, their low wattage does not mean you lose out on brightness. this 120-Volt, 12-Watt br30 hospitality series features a e26 medium base, produces a stunning warm white light at 1000 Lumens and can fit right into your living room or into the most cutting edge, state of the art, lighting design project.