What will it
cost to run?
Compare daily operating costs based on 6 hours of use per day at the national average electricity rate.
Misconception: High Operating Costs
Think landscape lighting will skyrocket your electric bill? Think again.
It's one of the most persistent myths in outdoor design — and it made sense when fixtures ran on 35–75W halogen bulbs that burned through energy and money. But that era is long gone.
2–7W
per modern LED fixture, versus 35–75W for old halogen
90%
less energy consumed than predecessor halogen systems
Cents
per night — a fully lit yard costs less than a cup of coffee per week
Modern LED landscape lighting has flipped the equation. Today, a professionally lit front yard running 6 hours per night can cost as little as a few dollars a month — making well-designed outdoor lighting one of the highest-return, lowest-cost home improvements available.
Incandescent comparison: It costs $0.10–0.12 to run a single 60-watt incandescent light bulb for the same amount of time. Modern LED landscape lighting systems use a fraction of the energy while delivering superior aesthetics and longevity.
In-Ground LED Spotlights
Bottom-Up Landscape Lighting
Fixtures
8
Total Wattage
56W
Daily Usage
6 hours
Rate
$0.16/kWh
0.336 kWh per day
Monthly
$1.61
Yearly
$19.62
Permanent LED Christmas Lights
Top-Down Roofline Lighting
Fixtures
200
Total Wattage
100W
Daily Usage
6 hours
Rate
$0.16/kWh
0.600 kWh per day
Monthly
$2.88
Yearly
$35.04