The holiday season in SLO County is a magical time. Homes light up in dazzling displays of Christmas lights, inflatables, and other festive decorations. But for many San Luis Obispo homeowners, the spike in electricity bills from all that holiday cheer can quickly dim the festive mood.
Especially when you tack on running the heater in the frigid Central Coast nights and keeping your house lights on for more hours of the day because we get fewer hours of sunlight.
If you’re feeling the pinch of holiday energy costs, here are a few energy saving tips this holiday season to keep your utility bills low year-round.
How Much Energy Do Christmas Lights Add to Your Bill?
The cost of running Christmas lights depends on the type of bulbs and how extravagant your display is. Here’s a quick comparison:
- Incandescent vs LED Lights: Yes, the traditional incandescent Christmas bulbs sure are beautiful, but they are wildly inefficient. The more energy-efficient LEDs use up to 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs. This makes the switch to LED lights a perfect way to decrease your holiday energy usage.
- Large Displays: If your family goes all out for Christmas, your yard may showcase inflatables, light-up reindeer, a dancing Santa, and a whole host of other festive but costly displays.
While switching to LED lights can help, the overall increase in electricity usage during the holidays can still leave a mark on your bill.
Investing in a solar panel system is an excellent way to offset increased energy usage during the holiday season, and when the long sunny days return, it can even cover your energy costs throughout the year.
Extra Energy Usage During the Holiday Season
Winter months in San Luis Obispo can often bring high overall energy usage. Families often run their heaters to stay warm and, with fewer hours of sunlight, more hours of the day are spent running the house lights.
These factors combined can lead to a significant increase in your monthly utility bill, making the holiday season a financial challenge for some.
At A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing, we want the holidays to be a stress-free time that you can focus on enjoying with your family. During the darker, colder months, solar panels can significantly reduce your total energy bill while keeping your home comfortable and festive.
Light Up the Holidays with Solar Savings
Don’t let the cost of holiday decorations put a damper on your festive spirit. Solar offers an easy way to offset the increase in energy consumption and enjoy a brighter, more affordable holiday season.
Contact A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing today to schedule your free consultation. Let us help you start saving now and for many holidays to come. With Us, You’re Always Covered!
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