Decking the halls and decorating your home this holiday season doesn’t have to break the bank. For those who haven’t made the switch yet, purchasing LED lighting (light-emitting diode bulbs) can result in substantial savings on customer’s energy bills.
Depending on the type and number of lights used, customers can typically save anywhere from $1 to more than $100 for holiday lights based on electric rates. Strings of LED lights still cost more to purchase than strings of traditional incandescent lights, but because LED lights use a fraction of the energy traditional holiday lights use, they have a minimal impact on a monthly electric bill.
Most people use multiple strands of holiday lights for up to two months during this festive time of year, which can lead to significant savings. The money saved on 15 strands of various holiday lights used for five hours a day breaks down like this:
- LED mini-lights – about $20
- LED standard C7 lights – nearly $65
- LED standard C9 lights – about $90
