How Many Light Bulbs Does It Take to Protect the Environment and Save $30?
(Washington, D.C. – Oct. 4, 2006) Saving $30, and protecting the environment, is as easy as changing a light bulb. If every American household changed a single light bulb to an Energy Star bulb, it would provide enough power to light more than 2.5 million homes, while saving consumers money. “Change A Light, Change The World,” which starts today, is an annual campaign by EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) that encourages Americans to replace a conventional bulb or fixture in the home or workplace with one that has earned the government’s Energy Star label for energy efficiency. This year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is joining the campaign to extend its reach. “Through Energy Star, President Bush and EPA are brightening America’s future – literally – one light at a time,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “Saving energy and saving money just makes sense. By encouraging smart energy decisions, we are getting these lights off the store shelves and i
