The Rockefeller Christmas Tree and the Brooklyn Bridge aren't the only ones getting the LED treatment. The Times Square New Years Ball, which celebrates 100 years, is also going green.

Energy efficient LEDs will be lighting up the Waterford Crystal face of the orb. Indeed, it's expected to be twice as bright while only consuming "approximately the same amount of electricity as it takes to power ten toasters or a single oven/range."

Head over to this Gothamist post for more fun facts on the event.