![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/oxford-streets-iconic-christmas-lights-wont-be-on-24-7-due-to-energy-crisis/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Oxford-Street-Christmas-lights.jpg&description=The lights in the central London shopping hotspot, which flickered to life on Wednesday, typically draw crowds of people in the lead up to ChristmasOxford Street in London following its annual Christmas light switch-on Oxford Street's iconic Christmas lights will be lit up for a third of their usual length of time this festive period due to soaring energy bills. The lights in the central London shopping hotspot, which flickered to life on Wednesday, typically draw crowds of people in the lead up to Christmas. The 2022 iteration of the display features 5,000 stunningly illuminated stars. However, the lights will this year only be on from 3pm to 11pm, rather than being left on for the usual 24/7 period. This was expected to reduce energy usage of the display over November and December by up to two thirds. New West End Company who operate the lights, said: "We're entering a challenging festive period with a cost of living and energy crisis. World's best Christmas markets - and a UK attraction is in second Members of the public attend the Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on ( PA) "Our 300,000 LED lights will be on for shorter hours - from 3pm-11pm - reducing energy consumption by 2/3rds, while still offering a festive experience." The company told Metro it was "important" in the current climate to reduce energy consumption and help to promote a more sustainable Christmas. This was in line with the organisation's ambitions to make Oxford Street a leading sustainable district, it said. In addition, this year's stars are designed with sustainability in mind. Made up of 300,000 LED lightbulbs, the recycled polymer-based lights are more than 75 percent more efficient than traditional bulbs as well as completely recyclable. The major street's lights will also be accompanied by a new campaign called "It's The Love You Give". Aiming to honour the stars who deserve recognition this year, the campaign asks people to nominate those they believe should be "Star of The Week". T){kind=link}
The lights in the central London shopping hotspot, which flickered to life on Wednesday, typically draw crowds of people in the lead up to Christmas
Oxford Street’s iconic Christmas lights will be lit up for a third of their usual length of time this festive period due to soaring energy bills.
The lights in the central London shopping hotspot, which flickered to life on Wednesday, typically draw crowds of people in the lead up to Christmas.
The 2022 iteration of the display features 5,000 stunningly illuminated stars.
However, the lights will this year only be on from 3pm to 11pm, rather than being left on for the usual 24/7 period.