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December 18, 2009
(Red Deer, Alberta) – The 2009 Christmas Light Exchange created by the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and The City of Red Deer has been a tremendous success. In less than six weeks, nearly 3,000 strings of old, inefficient incandescent Christmas lights were exchanged by Red Deerians. The project, funded by The City’s Electric Light & Power department, gave out 1,148 strings of LED strings in trade.
According to the Electric Light & Power department, the LED strings are 96 per cent more efficient than the incandescent models and save 11,335kW/h of power each month. Over a projected 10-year lifespan, these 1,148 strings will save the community 113,350kW/h of electricity.
Todd Nivens, of the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, said, “These are conservative numbers considering that many of the people bringing in lights to trade were then heading to local retailers to buy matching strings, replacing even more old models.”
Red Deerians are reminded by Environmental Services and Electric Light & Power to conserve power where you can, especially in this high-demand season. Put your Christmas lights on a timer, run your non-essential appliances at off-peak times and do simple things like turning off the lights when you leave a room.
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For more information contact:
Pam Vust Todd Nivens
Environmental Initiatives Coordinator Program Coordinator
The City of Red Deer Kerry Wood Nature Centre
403-342-8751 403-346-2010
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