The benefits of LED lighting are many! The life of the bulb is over 10 years, meaning no more up and down the ladder every 6 months for bulb changing. The light produced can be in many tones to match your mood or room. According to Xcel Energy they use 70-90% less energy! Plus you can get discounts or rebates on LED's at participating stores. I've included a link to Xcel Energy's lighting rebate page below.
https://www.xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/residential_programs_and_rebates/lighting
LED's come any way you would want a light. Undercounter strips to regular bulbs to LED Edison style bulbs. Here are a few pictures of the different types of LED bulbs and light fixtures. As you can see, your imagination is the limit with these awesome bulbs and fixtures! Do a quick Google search for LED lighting, you'll be amazed at what you can do and save so much energy!