Comments on: Gotham's Christmas tree gets greener

Deck the halls with LEDs: Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will use energy-saving bulbs powered by new solar panels.

[cgallaway]

ironic

Isn't it ironic that the tree huggers cut down a tree? I think it is good what they are doing, besides cutting down a perfectly healthy tree in the name of "Tradition"

[cgallaway]

irony

Oh, I forgot to mention, that while they are using less energy, the fact that they are using any energy at all on something that is not needed (let's face it, Christmas trees are just for show, and doesn't produce any real benefits to society)is somehow ironic.

Let's think of it in another situation. Your creative mind has found a way to save 5 minutes doing chores, but it requires an additional 15 minutes of setup time. In the time you take to setup your "time saving" device, you could have completed the task at hand. Instead, you spent 10 more minutes than necessary.

So while saving a few kW-H's, they still spend more than they need to in the first place.....isn't that ironic?

[martin_c_e]

Great News!

The market is working. The good folks in the Big Apple are greening up the place. This keeps a great tradition going while reducing costs and improves services for everyday use going forward.

[Manhattan2]

GE was wrong to install solar panels! see why

GE needs to rethink how they show off to the world that they are trying to be green. Have them look into a solar transfer and then call us when they are ready to produce 3-4 times more power for the same invested dollar and help the planet 3-4 times more. That is significant! Putting panels on their roof was simply wrong, a publicity stunt, and or both.