A Better Way To Light Up The Holidays!

How frustrating is it when you get everything perfectly arranged on your Christmas tree and one set of lights flicker and quit working? This is less likely to happen if you are using light emitting diode holiday lights (LEDs) that are energy efficient and last longer than traditional miniature incandescent bulbs.

LED technology produces light in a completely different way than incandescent lamps. While incandescent lamps emit light by heating a filament and produce waste heat in the process, LED lights are illuminated solely by the movement of electrons in a semiconductor material. Because they produce almost no heat, LED holiday lights present a greatly reduced risk of fire hazard over traditional incandescent strands and are safe to touch without worrying about burning your hands.

LEDs can be purchased at most retail stores and are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. LEDs utilize proven technology and provide the following benefits:

• Energy Efficiency. LEDs use 90% less energy than traditional mini-lights.
• Save $$$. LEDs have a higher up front cost, but energy cost reduction and longer life can earn your money back after just 2-3 years.
• Environmentally Friendly. It is estimated that a nation-wide change to LEDs would save the energy equivalent to powering 180,000 homes for an entire year.
• Safety. LEDs emit less heat, significantly reducing the risk of fire.
• Long Life Span. LEDs are estimated to last 20 holiday seasons.
• Durable. LEDs are nearly shatter proof.