There are several factors driving the adoption of LED lighting. One reason is the movement to the green economy. Adoption of LED lighting can save significant energy on a global scale and cut down on the production of greenhouse gasses. The high cost of energy is another factor. It is gently persuading residents and business to adopt technologies that will mitigate these increased costs. Countries like Australia, Canada, and Taiwan are planning to ban the sale of incandescent lights as early as 2010.