What does it cost to power outdoor lights?

The average outdoor light user uses the equivalent energy of running 5 100-watt light bulbs daily from dusk to dawn. That will cost about $150 per year.

How about the costs to the environment?

Well, in order to produce the energy for 5 100-watt light bulbs from dusk to dawn, the utility company needs to burn about 1 ton of coal. Burning 1 ton of coal releases 6600 lbs of greenhouse gas, 50 lbs of an acid rain component, and 30 lbs of ground level ozone.

How about the cost of health?

Well, now people will need to pay for asthma and other repiratory problems.

What does it cost to power solar lights?

$0. How many pounds of toxins are released with solar lights? 0. Solar lights are a great green alternative. They can be very efficient and effective if you find a good quality solar light brand.

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