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Energy-Saving Holiday Lighting Tips

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Watch this video about alternative energy sources on HowStuffWorks. As holiday decorations go up, so do energy bills. According to the Alliance to Save Energy, your energy costs can go up as much as $120 each month during the holiday season, but there are ways to light up for less this season. See how electricity costs work in this video from Medialink.

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