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Efficient Holiday Lighting: More Information

November, 2018

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For general information on energy efficient holiday lighting, go to:

• https://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/09/christmas-lights-led-incandescent/

• https://www.starenergypartners.com/blog/energy-efficiency/save-money-with-energy-efficient-holiday-lights/

• https://e3power.net/blog/how-setup-energy-efficient-holiday-light-show-co

• https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/lighting/holiday

• http://www.wvcommerce.org/news/story/Energy_Efficient_Holiday_Lighting/3488/default.aspx

• https://www.pe.com/2016/12/01/how-to-have-a-brighter-8211-and-cheaper-8211-christmas-with-led-lights/

• https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/12/24/holiday-light-energy-efficiency

• https://www.energy.gov/articles/how-do-holiday-lights-work

• https://www.energy.gov/articles/top-5-things-you-didn-t-know-about-holiday-lights

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/save-electricity-and-fuel/lighting-choices-save-you-money/led-lighting

For holiday lighting ideas, check out:

• https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-holiday-decorations

• https://www.sunset.com/home/natural-home/energy-saving-christmas-lights

• https://www.energystar.gov/products/lighting_fans/decorative_light_strings

• http://www.eei.org/resourcesandmedia/energynews/Pages/Bright%20Ideas%20for%20Safe,%20Energy-Efficient%20Holiday%20Lighting.aspx

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/energy-efficient-holiday-decorating-tips

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For an online energy savings calculator, visit:

• https://www.duke-energy.com/energy-education/energy-savings-and-efficiency/holiday-lighting-calculator

You may be able to simplify the decorations on your home and still have a dramatic effect. Photo Credit: Don Graham, Creative Commons