That's right, the LEDs are fantastic to look at, but, that is not the point.
If Americans are second guessing their reason for decorating the house because it will pull more electricity and that means higher GHG (GreenHouse Gas) emissions. STOP. There is no doubt there will be higher emissions with higher use of electricity this Christmas, but, the consumers of electricity that believe it is ONLY their responsibility to stem the emissions of GHG are being manipulated by the energy suppliers.
THIS IS NOT A CONSUMER ISSUE. The holidays should not suffer because of GHG emissions.
The problem is not the LED revolution, it is the SOURCE of the electricity. If you are enjoying hydroelectric power, congratulations, you will the big prize for being the best and most conscience environmentalist on the planet. If the electricity used to light those pretty lights is from alternative sources, WOW, that is like wonderful and Santa will not be leaving coal in your stocking this year.
But, if those pretty lights are bring holiday cheer from the use of coal or fossil fuels, including methane/natural gas; then you need to make a resolution for the new year to demand cleaner electricity that does not harm Earth.
But, seriously, this is the message. Don't alter the wonderful American traditions we all have come to love, but, make those traditions safer for the future generations that will inherit planet Earth. It is not the American way of life and quality of life that is in peril; it is the way we find our energy source while protecting the American way of life.
So, enjoy the holidays, decorate without hesitation, but, at the same time become aware of the source of that electricity that makes those twinkling lights so bright, and resolve in 2019, to never feel guilty again about flipping that switch for holiday cheer. By this time next year because happy the electricity that makes holidays bright is safe, green energy. Do it for the kids. Please.
Christmas Energy Saving Tip #1: Use Candles (click here)
When you are trying to come up with some beautiful lighting ideas, consider using candles. Lighting Christmas candles uses no energy and will provide some fantastic mood lighting. For safety purposes, you might want to use battery-operated candles that are available in a variety of different colors and styles. You can get rechargeable tea lights, battery-operated taper candles, and even some remote-control candles – now that’s convenient! Some battery-operated candles will even flicker so you’ll still achieve the non-electric mood lighting that is created by candles, but without the fire hazard....
Don't change your quality of life, make it safer for the planet.
Don't change your quality of life, make it safer for the planet.
