Cree partnerships with Habitat for Humanity of Durham to light up the construction on the world's first Habitat for Humanity house with its newest LED downlight, the CR6™ downlight and other LED products.

It's said that, compared with traditional lighting, the LED lighting in this house is projected to save approximately $250 worth of electricity costs per year .

The LED lighting in the new Durham home, located at 1015 Moreland Avenue, is part of Cree's previously announced three-year, $1.5 million pledge to provide its high-efficiency LED downlights for all new Habitat homes built in the U.S. The house is expected to be completed by October 2010.

Durham-based LED manufacturer Cree is sponsoring the construction of this home, with Cree employees assisting as volunteers on the project.