How to dim the costs of holiday lights

Holiday lights don't have to short circuit the seasonal budget, according to regional and national energy experts. As a low-energy showcase, representatives from Florida Power & Light, a regional utility company, once decorated a small South Florida home for an additional cost of just $1 for the holiday season running from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. Money-saving solutions included the use of solar, battery-operated or LED holiday lights. Alternative or energy-saving sources enable you to reduce your carbon footprint and holiday budget.