Gotham's Christmas tree gets greener
 

*Source: News.com (http://www.news.com/Gothams-Christma...tag=nefd.top)*
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New York's iconic Christmas tree this year will use energy-efficient lighting powered by solar panels, part of a refurbishing at Rockefeller Center to conserve energy.

The Norway Spruce, set to be lighted on November 28, will use 30,000 light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (http://www.news.com/An-LED-ticker-in...3-6184263.html) strung on 5 miles of wire, according to Mayor Bloomberg's office, which announced the changes on Wednesday with real estate company Tishman Speyer.

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