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A man is holding a notepad, looking at an electrical meter and jotting down the watts being used to run the home.
Energy 101

How many watts does it take to run a house?

Calculate your home’s wattage needs, choose the right solar or backup power system, and save on energy costs — step-by-step with Aurora Solar.
Energy 101

How many watts do holiday lights use? (LED vs. incandescent, 2026)

LED holiday lights use 5–10 watts per 100-bulb string. Incandescent strings use ~40 watts. Here's the full breakdown by light type, plus how to calculate your December electric bill impact.
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