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City of Auburn Launches Energy Star Website in Support of Change a Light, Change the World Campaign

Auburn, Ala. - The 8th annual ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign kicks off on October 3, 2007 with Change a Light Day. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are encouraging participation in this campaign. The City of Auburn is joining with these agencies in asking its citizens to replace at least one home or office regular light bulb with an ENERGY STAR - qualified light bulb.

Lights replaced with energy-efficient ones can add up in energy, monetary, and environmental savings. ENERGY STAR - qualified light bulbs and fixtures use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and can last up to 10 times longer. Just one ENERGY STAR - qualified light bulb can save $30 or more in energy costs over its lifetime, while preventing more than 400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.

Together, we can help light the way to greater energy efficiency and a brighter future. If you have any questions about this initiative or how you can participate, please visit the City of Auburn's Cool City website at www.auburnalabama.org/coolcity, e-mail us at webit@auburnalabama.org, or call us at (334) 501-7200.