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title: Holiday Energy Tips
description: Save energy this holiday season with LED lights, efficient cooking, and smart use of ENERGY STAR appliances. Discover more tips for an eco-friendly home.
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# [Holiday Energy Tips](https://blog.prquinlan.com/holiday-energy-tips)

 Written by [PRQ](https://blog.prquinlan.com/author/prq) | Nov 7, 2023 6:00:00 PM

Colder days cause an uptick in energy used within households. However, as the holiday season also approaches there are a myriad things people can do to save energy.

## **Energy saving tips during the holiday season:**

- **Use LED light**– [according](https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/led-lighting)\[1\] to the Department of Energy, LED lights consume 75% less energy than traditional incandescent lights. Consider using LED lights when decorating the household this holiday season.  
- **Invest in ENERGY STAR appliances**– upgrading to these technologies can help households transition away from fossil fuels to an eco-friendlier home. There are also [ENERGY STAR tax credits](https://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_credits)\[2\] that provide even greater savings.  
- **Cook efficiently**: there are numerous ways to save energy while cooking. For example, when using the oven, use the oven light instead of constantly opening it to check the status of a dish. 
- **Optimize shopping trips**: try to limit the number of shopping trips through strategic planning of items to purchase. This also saves gas as one trip decreases the carbon dioxide emissions from your vehicle.
- **Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle**: know what items cannot be recycled (i.e., wrapping paper due to treatment it undergoes) and which can. This will reduce the number of supplies used every year.
- **Reduce Heat Loss from the Fireplace**– when using the fireplace, reduce heat loss by closing doors leading into the room and lower the thermostat setting to 50°-55°F. Find out more techniques to improve your fireplaces efficiency [here](https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/wood-and-pellet-heating)\[3\] . 
- **Unplug electronics before leaving town- **electronics omit energy even when they are not in use. It is imperative to unplug devices before going away for the holiday season. 

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