Choosing energy efficient holiday lighting

Now that the holidays are here, it’s time to invest in energy-efficient lighting. ENERGY STAR® certified decorative light strings are crucial because they:

• Use 75% less energy.
• Last up to 10 times longer.
• Save money on utility bills.
• Can be used indoors and outdoors.
• Can feature LED technology.
• Protect the climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Include a manufacturer-backed warranty of at least three years.
• Contain no more than 0.2 watts per bulb.
• Protect against over-voltage.
• Reduce the risk of fire by being cool to the touch.

So when you purchase your lighting decorations, look for the ENERGY STAR label.

Fun Fact

If all decorative light strings sold in the United States were ENERGY STAR® certified, the country would see an annual energy savings of $850 million. It also would eradicate 9.9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions yearly, which equals the amount of emissions from 940,000 automobiles.