For an even greener holiday, get the LED(s) out
Green is among the colors traditionally associated with Christmas, but green can be more than just a year-end-celebration decorating theme.
As we noted last year in our review of holiday lights, in which we compared mini and standard-size incandescent light strings with LED light strand, LED lights use a lot less energy than traditional holiday lights. Lots of people have apparently switched over to these energy-efficient lights: "Our sales of LED holiday lights are up high-double-digit over last year," says Tia Robinson, a Home Depot spokeswoman.
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Essential Information: LED lighting isn't just for festive occasions—it's beginning to see increasing application in the home.
Posted by: Karen | Dec 17, 2008 3:18:59 PM
It should probably be mentioned that using old lights that still work is MUCH more "green" than buying new LED lights and putting old working ones in a landfill. Talk about wasteful.
Posted by: Cleaning Consultant | Dec 29, 2008 4:20:34 PM
I use to sell LEDs and they do use less energy and with the advances in technology they are brighter than years past.
This is one simple way to use less energy and help the environment at the same time.
Cleaning Consultant
Posted by: Katrina | Jan 8, 2009 3:35:57 PM
I bought some LEDs lately. Great company to deal with. Fast turnaround and shipping, outstanding customer service, best prices. Very acceptable. Highly recommended. www.LEDInsider.com
Posted by: Alice | Jan 20, 2009 2:20:21 AM
A friend of mine sent me your link because he knew I was in the market for LED lights too. I started with Christmas LED lights, which were great not just becuase I saved money on my electric bill, but also I felt more at ease knowing the LED lights weren't getting hot risking fire. I figured if it was good for my Christmas tree, maybe I should give it a try in my lights too. I tried your ledinsider resource and just got my LED light bulbs that I'd orderd from them. THank you Krisitina! They're so cool, and I am so excited that I'm going to save so much electricity. The light is a little cooler than my old lightbulbs even though I ordered the warmwhite, but I actually like the color better than the old yellowish tone. The LEDinsider website did a great job. I got just what I ordered and when I had a question I called their 800 # and they called me right back and answered all my questions and even helped me with some selection questions about which LED substitutes best for which old lightbulb.
I started off wanting to save myself money but now I also realize how much all of us doing this wil help our planet. BTW LEDinsider plants trees for every light bulb you buy - that's cool