Energy-saving Tips for the Holidays

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With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to underestimate all of the added expenses this time of year brings. But, there are simple things you can do to cut down on costs and your impact on the environment. Putting light decorations on a timer is simple and effective. This rids you from having to remember to turn them off and on everyday, saves electricity, and will make those bulbs last longer. To take this even a step further, use LED Christmas lights instead of incandescent.

        Try to plan your shopping trips so that you can get everything you need at once, therefore cutting down on gasoline use. Make sure to unload your car completely when you get home. It’s easy to reason that leaving groceries in the car for a few days saves you some time, but the added weight in the trunk actually makes you burn through more gasoline than you normally would. Making sure to only run the dishwasher when it’s completely full is also effective. This helps save water, and switching to the “air dry” setting can save on electricity.

        Although having a fresh Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for many families, buying a realistic-looking fake tree is much more economical and ecofriendly. That way you’re not cutting down a perfectly good tree every year, and you only have to pay for it once. If done correctly, these simple steps can really make a difference, and help make your holidays a little less stressful. Click here for even more tips.