Virginians for Reliable Energy Partners with HolidayLEDs.com

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginians for Reliable Energy is partnering with HolidayLEDs.com to encourage Virginia residents to discard and recycle those old and inefficient incandescent Christmas lights when taken down after the holiday season. Not only will HolidayLEDs.com recycle the old lights for you but they will provide a coupon for 15 percent off their efficient LED Christmas lights when you participate in their recycling program.

"Conservation is just one way we can promote affordable and reliable energy in Virginia," says VRE co-chair and Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Hugh Keogh, "If we all do our small part to reduce demand, collectively it can make a big difference on energy usage and will reduce carbon emissions."

The cost to light a holiday tree with LEDs is 13 cents to 17 cents per season, compared to $6 to $10 for incandescent lights, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. EPRI estimates potential annual electricity cost savings in the nation would exceed $250 million if all seasonal mini-lights were switched to LEDs. This translates into a potential carbon emissions reduction of 400,000 tons per year, the equivalent of removing 65,882 automobiles from roads for one year.

Virginians for Reliable Energy is a statewide coalition of individuals and businesses dedicated to ensuring that Virginia has sufficient supplies of reliable and affordable energy to meet the needs of its citizens and businesses. Given the importance of energy to economic vitality and personal well-being, the coalition’s intent is to enhance Virginia’s energy security, protect against potential disruptions from the over-reliance on any one source, and promote stable prices.

For more information about HolidayLEDs.com recycling program please visit the Christmas light recycling information page.