NC State was the inaugural participant in
the launch of Cree, Inc.’s LED University’s program. LED (light-emitting diode) lighting is more energy efficient than traditional lighting. Along with four other universities, NC State is researching and using LED lighting to save energy, protect the environment, reduce maintenance costs and provide better light quality for visibility and safety. NC State has installed these lights in the chancellor’s office, a dormitory and a parking lot. Cree was started by students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.