How Much Do LED Christmas Lights Actually Save You in Utah?
The U.S. Department of Energy has run the numbers on this one, and the gap is bigger than most homeowners expect. A strand of LED holiday lights uses about 70 percent less energy than the same strand in incandescent bulbs, and over ten holiday seasons, the Department of Energy estimates LED lights cost around $17.99 to buy and run compared to $122.19 for incandescent.
How much electricity do incandescent Christmas lights use compared to LED?
A lot more. As one example, lighting a 6-foot tree for 12 hours a day over 40 days costs about $0.27 in electricity with LED lights, versus roughly $10 with incandescent lights for the same setup. Scale that up to an entire two-story Utah County roofline running every night from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, and the difference on your power bill is real, not just a rounding error.
Are LED Christmas lights as bright and warm-looking as incandescent?
They can be. LED holiday bulbs now come in a smooth, clear-glass style built specifically to reproduce that warm incandescent glow, alongside a faceted, diamond-cut style that throws more sparkle and catches the light during the day. Both styles come in C9 and E15 bases and in any color, so choosing LED doesn’t mean giving up the classic look.
Do LED C9 and E15 lights last longer than incandescent bulbs?
Yes. Beyond the energy savings, the Department of Energy notes that LED bulbs are significantly less likely to burn out or break than older incandescent strands, which also means fewer dead bulbs to track down and swap out partway through the season.
The bottom line for Utah County homes
Between the lower power bill, the longer bulb life, and lighting styles that still look warm and classic after dark, LED C9 and E15 lights are the only bulbs The Christmas Peddler installs. If you want the look without the electric bill shock, get in touch for a quote or check out Christmas Lights installation.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy