Nothing heralds in the Christmas season like decorating our
homes with lights. Every perfectly placed bulb and illuminated
star act to brighten our world and the worlds of those around
us. But with rising energy costs and mounting concerns about our
environment, many of us are rethinking our traditional holiday
décor. Here are some energy-saving tips that can help you
celebrate the season with efficiency and conservation in mind.
Transition to LED Bulbs Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs are the
type you see in digital alarm clocks and remote controls. They
have been around for a long time, but have only recently been
used for holiday lighting. LED bulbs offer many advantages over
traditional incandescent bulbs. * LED bulbs use much less
electricity and can save 90 percent or more on holiday lighting
energy costs. (Twenty light strings containing 35 incandescent
bulbs each lit for six hours a day will cost you $94.60 a month
for electricity.) * LED bulbs generate a lot less heat and are
thus a better choice for