# Eco Lighting Contests The L Prize Offers $10 Million for the Most Energy-Efficient Light Bulb By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-prize References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/philips-shows-o.php) & [lightingprize.org](http://www.lightingprize.org/) The L Prize is a new U.S. government-sponsored lighting contest. The L Prize is offering $10 million to whomever can come up with the most energy-efficient light bulb. The pictures in the gallery are from [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp)' entry. The rules of the prize state that the light bulb "must deliver at least 900 Lumens output, with a consumption of less than 10 watts, and must have a lifespan of at least 25,000 hours." Hopefully the L Prize will lead to some awesome [energy innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-energy-solutions). Our current light bulbs are *so* 1879. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy Efficient Lighting:** The L Prize provides an opportunity for disruption in the lighting industry by offering a significant prize for the most energy-efficient and long-lasting light bulb. - **Government-sponsored Contests:** The success of the L Prize contest may lead to an increase in government-sponsored contests, particularly in the area of sustainable technology development. - **Sustainable Innovation:** The L Prize and similar contests can encourage sustainable innovation by providing incentives for the development of more environmentally friendly products. ### Where This Applies - **Lighting:** The lighting industry has the opportunity to disrupt the market through the development of more energy-efficient and long-lasting light bulbs in response to the L Prize contest. - **Sustainability:** The L Prize highlights the importance of sustainability, presenting opportunities in industries such as renewable energy, green technology, and eco-friendly manufacturing. - **Incentivized Innovation:** Industries might be disrupted by the application of incentivized innovation models, such as the L Prize, to encourage product development and improve competitiveness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Display Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-keep-it-light-holiday-edition.md) - [High-Performance Residential LED Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-led-lighting.md) - [Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brighter-floor-lamp.md) - [Smart High-Lumen Light Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifx-1.md) - [Matter-Connected Smart Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifx-luna.md) - [Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-light.md) - [Biophilic Lighting Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biophilic-lighting.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Ultra-Bright Daytime-Friendly Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-lh750.md)