Abstract: An energy-efficient lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus includes a ballast cover. The ballast cover includes a plurality of ballast cover holes. The lighting apparatus also includes a circuit board comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes. The circuit board is positioned adjacent the ballast cover so that the plurality of light-emitting diodes protrude through the plurality of ballast cover holes in the ballast cover. The lighting apparatus may also include a battery for supplying power to the plurality of light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: An energy-efficient lighting apparatus that includes a lighting fixture. The lighting fixture includes a multi-functional ballast and one or more fluorescent lights. The lighting fixture may also operate one or more fluorescent lamps. One or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) may also be used. The LEDs may be located on the ballast tray cover or on any illuminating surface of the fixture and may also be located remote from the ballast. The one or more LEDs are in low-voltage communication with the ballast. The ballast allows the system to switch from a high voltage setting (which is used when the fluorescent lights are illuminated) to low voltage setting (which is used when the LEDs are illuminated). This lighting system provides work/task lighting for the users of the building.

Abstract: An energy-efficient lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus includes a ballast cover. The ballast cover includes a plurality of ballast cover holes. The lighting apparatus also includes a circuit board comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes. The circuit board is positioned adjacent the ballast cover so that the plurality of light-emitting diodes protrude through the plurality of ballast cover holes in the ballast cover. The lighting apparatus may also include a battery for supplying power to the plurality of light-emitting diodes.