energy-saving christmas lighting and decorations
Bulbs and decorations consume a lot of energy over the Christmas festive period. And it isn't inevitable. We we can preserve Christmas spirit and at the same time reduce energy bills, by purchasing energy-saving Christmas decorations and bulbs.
LED decorative lighting
The easiest way to lower Christmas electricity bills is by using LED decorative lighting. They are suitable for both outdoor and indoor displays, and allow significant energy savings. And they do not only consume far less energy than traditional lighting; they also last longer and are better for the environment.
LED Christmas lighting will cost you a little more than traditional displays, but you will recover the initial higher investment in two or three years.
Decorative Christmas Lighting Prices and Availability
LED Christmas bulbs and string lights are now available in most improvement stores and also online. Prices around $10-$20 per display are common, though varying with the type of display.
Look for UL, CSA or ETL certified LED lights. It’s important for quality and to meet safety standards
Solar lights
For outdoor uses, consider smart solar outdoor lights. They are sold online and in improvement stores.
other LED Uses
LED lighting are an earth-friendly technology that you can use in your home, in other applications. Recent improvements in this technology are widening the LED bulbs offer and quality. LED bulbs come now in a wide range of shapes and sizes, for multiple residential uses. See: LED Lights Solutions
Other green initiatives for Christmas time
For other strategies to help you reduce the energy bills and to help the environment during the winter, see: Holiday Waste & Energy Efficiency
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