NSTAR Offers Safety Tips for Holiday Decorations
Residents are encouraged to be safe when decorating their homes for the holiday season.
In an effort to help residents across the Commonwealth remain safe during the holiday season, NSTAR released a list of safety tips regarding the use of home decorations. “Holiday lights have become much more efficient than the older-style bulbs of years past,” said Bill Stack, NSTAR’s energy efficiency spokesman in a statement Wednesday. “With newer technology now available in many more options, today’s lighting displays can help a family save money and energy this holiday season.” Holiday lights using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) use 90 percent less energy than traditional bulbs, according to NSTAR, and they’re much more durable and can last years longer. Additionally, operating 10 strings of mini-LED lights compared to 10 strings of …
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10:37 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
Ouch! You're lucky that you weren't electrocuted, or that an electrical fire didn't start as a result of that catastrophe. You're smart not to risk your health and/or life trying to remove the broken-wired lights and redecorate that tree. All the best of luck to you during this holiday season. more ›