Residents across Central Florida, eager to show their holiday spirit, have been putting up festive lights outside their homes. As the lights go up, so do the electric bills.
"Every Christmas I am always looking to add to the Christmas light season.
Duke Energy is one utility company with an online tool for residents to calculate an estimate of what their light bill would be with an added lighting display.
The holiday lighting energy calculator can be found on its website.
"Every Christmas I am always looking to add to the Christmas light season.
Duke Energy is one utility company with an online tool for residents to calculate an estimate of what their light bill would be with an added lighting display.
The holiday lighting energy calculator can be found on its website.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — WEBSITE: Duke Holiday Lighting Calculator
Residents can select the type of bulb they'll be using, how many strands they'll put up and how long the lights will be on.
The calculator will then show an estimate of how much having those lights on will cost you.
"It automatically estimates the usage, as well as an estimated daily and monthly cost," Peveeta Persaud of Duke Energy said.
Duke Energy urges its customers to use LED bulbs.
While
"Oh, it is the only way to go," he said.
With 600,000 customers in the greater Orlando area, Duke Energy hopes
"Many times customers don't understand the true impact that those light, those beautiful displays, in their house, around their house, in their yards, can have on their energy bills," Persaud said.
The calculator will then show an estimate of how much having those lights on will cost you.
"It automatically estimates the usage, as well as an estimated daily and monthly cost," Peveeta Persaud of Duke Energy said.
Duke Energy urges its customers to use LED bulbs.
While
"Oh, it is the only way to go," he said.
With 600,000 customers in the greater Orlando area, Duke Energy hopes
"Many times customers don't understand the true impact that those light, those beautiful displays, in their house, around their house, in their yards, can have on their energy bills," Persaud said.
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