Holiday decorating and entertaining can mean higher electricity bills. Keep energy efficiency in mind as you enjoy all of your favorite holiday activities. - Look for ENERGY STAR qualified LED products to light interior and exterior environments.
- Opt for LED holiday lighting instead of traditional incandescent light strands.
- Install a programmable thermostat to automatically regulate the temperatures in your home year round.
- Plug electronics into a power strip with an on/off switch that is turned off when these products are not being used.
- Remember to unplug portable device chargers once the item is fully charged.
- Consider using batteries as an alternative source of power whenever possible
- Always look for the ENERGY STAR label when shopping for new electronic devices.
- Turn off all lights and lamps before going to sleep, leaving home, or leaving a room.
- Holiday decorations should also be turned off when you go to sleep or leave the house.
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