Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights the way in green energy
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On November 28, the yearly tradition of lighting an 84-foot spruce tree will get a modern makeover. The 30,000 incandescent bulbs that previously covered the tree will be replaced with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that can significantly reduce the daily electricity consumption. What's more, 363 solar panels were installed on the Rockefeller Center rooftop. And when it's cut down in January, the tree will be used to build houses through Habitat for Humanity.
It's nice to see that we can still enjoy holiday traditions while being eco-conscious. And after the tree comes down, the solar panels will stay and provide energy to city-dwellers...Now there's a Christmas present that will last the whole year.
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