14% of households won’t put on Christmas lights this year

New research from Go.Compare Energy has revealed that 14% of consumers won’t be putting up any Christmas lights this year, so they can save on energy costs.

The survey, which asked over 2000 people about their plans for Christmas decorations this year, also found that a further 28% of billpayers will be putting up fewer lights this Christmas, hoping to save some money on their energy bills.

Across the regions, the research also revealed that those who are least likely to light up this Christmas live in the West Midlands, with one in five (20%) saying they won’t be putting up Xmas lights at all. A further 18% of people in Wales as well as Yorkshire and the Humber also said they won’t be getting the lights out this festive season. Although, around a third (32%) of those who took part said that they aren’t concerned about their bills and will be putting up the same amount of Christmas lights as last year.

Gareth Kloet, Spokesperson for Go.Compare Energy said “Although we’ve seen the cost of energy come down slightly this year, the cost of living is still high and with the Energy Price Cap rising again at the end of November, it’s understandable that people will be looking to save money on their energy usage where they can.

“However, if you don’t want to compromise on the amount of lights you are using this festive season, there are ways to light up the house and still make sure you’re not overspending on your energy bills – this includes using LED lights, which are more energy efficient than traditional bulbs and last longer. You can also set timers to control when your lights are on to avoid wasting energy or even use solar-powered lights.”