The power of 2,000
Lights Out, Green In is thrilled to announce the donation of 2,000 light bulbs to be distributed by the
R.I. Food Bank to low-income residents. The donation of the bulbs this week will help struggling
citizens save money on their household electricity bills in addition to helping them cut back on their
greenhouse gas emissions. The 2,000 CFLs will save their users a total of $14,600 each year, and
$80,000 over the life of the bulbs. Over the life of the bulbs, 900,000 pounds of carbon will be saved.
It’s the equivalent of taking 456 cars off the road. Do you want to figure out what changing your
household to CFLs could save you on your energy bill? It’s all here!
Great thanks goes to all of our donors who helped make this possible - annual donors, public donors
and those who attended and planned our three fundraisers in 2009. Lights Out, Green In also owes
thanks to its partners in this venture: the R.I. Food Bank, National Grid and Energy Federation Inc.
Get caught in our Web
Coming off a December in which Lightsoutgreenin.org registered its most hits in history - just shy of
10,000 - January saw the Web site record its second-highest amount of visits in its history. The site
is updated with environmental news and analysis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as
with a weekly environmental tip for “green” living. Become a regular visitor and you’ll be up to date with
all the news in the environmental spectrum.
Exhibiting conservation
Lights Out, Green In will host a display booth on Feb. 11 at R.I. Interfaith Power & Light’s conference.
In addition to appearing at this event, Lights Out, Green In will be popping up from time to time at
FarmFresh RI’s Wintertime Farmers Market in Pawtucket, which is held every Saturday at the Hope
Artiste Village in Pawtucket. Come check us out!