From Brian Sloboda, Courtesy Lassen Municipal Utility District (LMUD)
Energy-Saving Tips for a Happy Holiday Season:
Ask for Energy Star-rated appliances and CFLs.
Skip the electronics and get the kids board games.
Do not preheat the oven when cooking large pieces of meat.
Lower thermostats and replace HVAC filters every 30 days.
Check windows and doors for leaks and seal them.
Install timers on outdoor lighting displays.
Decorate with LED lights.
Adjust settings on video game consoles to the power-saving feature.
Vanquish energy vampires with a smart power strip.
A string of traditional mini lights
uses 36 watts of power, but a string of LED lights
uses only 5 watts and lasts up to 10 times longer.
LEDs typically are made of plastic and will not break.
Many are brighter than traditional mini lights.
The drawbacks? A string of LEDs can cost two to
three times more than traditional lights, and many
homeowners have reported mixed results with the
lights. Unlike traditional incandescent lights, LEDs
use computer chips to create the light. Depending
on the quality of the manufacturing process, the
brightness and life may not be what is expected.
