Bright Idea: If you hang outdoor lights, consider trading-in larger bulbs for mini-lights or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Mini-lights use about five percent as much energy as traditional bulbs, and LEDs use even less. LEDs also last up to 20 years, and do not generate as much heat as traditional bulbs. Regardless of the type of lights you use, add an automatic timer to avoid running lights all day. Limiting your light display to six hours in the evening can save a significant amount of energy. Also, try using the new LEDs for decorating your Christmas Tree.
(The Alliance to Save Energy. 2005. Energy-Efficiency Tips from Alliance to Save Energy Record Energy Costs, Holiday Bills. http://www.ase.org/content/news/detail/2737.)
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