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Change a Light, Change the World
A Call to Action by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Putnam County
Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is encouraging individuals to take the ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge. The change a light pledge is a national call-to-action from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). By completing the pledge individuals commit to being more energy efficient by switching at least one light in their homes to an ENERGY STAR qualified one.
"If every household in New York changed just one incandescent bulb to an ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent bulb, New Yorkers could prevent more than 562 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year according to Patricia Madigan of Cornell Cooperation Extension of Putnam County". Doing so also results in significant savings for each household. Replacing just one 75watt incandescent bulb with a CFLthat produces the same amount of light can reduce electricity costs by over $20 per year. "If this change were made across the State it would save a combined total of 365 million kilowatthours of electricity per year, and reduce household electrical bills by approximately $56 million per year" notes Madigan.
To take the Change a Light Pledge, go to http:// www.getenergysmart.org/ FallCampaign/ESPledge.aspx or for more information on this and other ENERGY STAR Programs call Cornell University Cooperative Extension at 845- 278-6738.
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