Expert reveals the best day to put up a Christmas tree to save on your energy bills | UK | News

Christmas is fast approaching, and with it often comes extra costs: If you’re looking to save on lighting, an expert has shared the best date to put up your tree.

Sam Tamlyn, interiors expert and managing director of Shutterly Fabulous, has pinpointed the exact day to put up your Christmas tree and spend less than £1 on lighting.

By installing your decor on 1st December you can save less than £4 on your Christmas lighting.

Tamlyn says it costs just 66p to light up a Christmas tree with 9-watt lights for the entire Advent period.

For many, keeping bills low is an important factor to consider when decorating for the holiday season.

Now, with electricity rates at 24.5p per kWh, homeowners can light up their homes for less than £4 during the festive season by following Shutterly Fabulous’ advice, ending the year without any nasty surprises.

Shutterly Fabulous analyzed Amazon’s best-selling 9W lights to calculate the cost of lighting a Christmas tree for the entire Advent period (December 1 to Twelfth Night “January 6”) for less than £1.

He concluded that the total cost of running your lights for an average of eight hours a day for 37 days would be approximately 66p, based on current power and energy consumption figures.

Lighting up your whole home won’t break the bank either, with experts at Shutterly finding that a combination of indoor and outdoor decor will cost just £3.62.

To save money on Christmas lights, you can use LED lights, which are more energy efficient and last longer than other lights, meaning you’ll save money in the long run. LED lights also produce less heat, meaning they are safe for home use.

Another tip is to set a timer to help you turn on the lights only when needed. This reduces energy consumption and helps you save on bills.

If you’re concerned about costs, you can also limit your use of lighting – if you reduce the number of hours you keep it on each day, it can make a big difference.

Tamlyn said: “Christmas doesn’t have to be expensive. By choosing smarter holiday lighting options, such as using LED lights and setting timers, you get the best of both worlds; a beautifully decorated home and very low energy costs.”