It is fantastic to see more and more retailers stocking LED holiday lights. Light emitting diodes are a great source of green holiday cheer because they are extremely energy-efficient, they can save you money by lowering your electricity bills, and they last for decades – most are rated up to 50,000 hours. By contrast, an incandescent light strand typically lasts 1,500 hours, and uses an average of 5 times more energy than a similar LED product. If you are looking for unique holiday lighting options that won’t spike your wattage, read one to see our favorites.

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Ikea KALLT Snowflake LED String Lights

These sparkling LED snowflake lights come in a 16 foot-long string and glow a beautiful warm white color. They are rated to last 20,000 hours, and can be used indoors or outdoors. They only consume 3 watts of power, and they won’t draw much from your piggy bank either with their reasonable price point.

$15 at IKEA

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Aurora Glass LED Solar String Lights

Each one of these beautiful glass globes houses an LED light source that is powered by the sun! The hand-blown glass orbs are available in a variety of colors and come strung on a strand measuring 25 feet long. The 5″x5″ solar collector also includes a light sensor that enables the lights to turn off during daylight hours. There are best used outdoors, or in a place where the solar panel can access direct sunlight.

$61 at Lighting Universe

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Everbright Solar Holiday Lights

If you’re searching for a more traditional take on next-generation lighting, look no further than Everbright’s beautiful solar-powered LED lights. These twinkling weatherproof strands soak up the sun’s rays using an attached solar panel – a full charge will light up the night for 20-40 hours, and a sensor automatically turns them off during the day.

$33 from Eco Source Shop

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Solar LED Light Net

Creating a sparkling winter wonderland is a snap with these luminous nets of woven LEDs. The lights are evenly dispersed, which makes installing them as simple as draping them over your landscaping or topiaries. Although plug-in designs are available, we love the stand-alone solar-powered version.

$80 at Amazon

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Rock LED String Lights

These crystalline LED lights add a cool wintry glow to any interior space. Each strand is Energy Star Certified, consumes just 2.4 Watts of energy, and each individual LED bulb has a lifespan of 100,000 hours.

$12 from Environmental Lights

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Rattan Ball LED String Lights

Featuring woven rattan balls as tiny shades, this gorgeous light strand has a very natural look. Rattan is typically made from palm stems, which are a rapidly renewable resource.

$20 from Lamps Plus