Save Money on Energy

May 16

Most of the environmental recommendations around the holidays are about reducing and reusing packaging and holiday wrap. However, the most holiday energy is consumed by Christmas lights and decorations, and the easiest way to conserve in your home during the holidays is to monitor your energy consumption.

Large "traditional" incandescent colored bulbs cost a bundle in energy use. Most C7 or C9 lights use 5 to 7 watts per bulb, some of the older strings use up to 10 watts per bulb!

With energy costs continually on the rise, a single home could be using thousands of extra kilowatts and costing more than $100 a month more on energy simply with the addition of Christmas lights. By using fewer lights and bulbs that are more energy efficient, you can cut your energy consumption by more than 80%.