Change A Light Campaign

State leaders, communities, and individuals across our country are taking a small step that can make a big difference to protect our environment and preserve energy resources — switching out a single light bulb or fixture at home to one that’s earned the government’s ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency. Nearly 20 percent of our home’s electricity use goes to lighting. Choosing energy-efficient lighting is an easy way to start using energy wisely.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Energy (DOE), together with leading manufacturers, utilities, retailers, non-profit organizations, state governments, schools and community groups nationwide will kick off the campaign’s 8th year on ENERGY STAR Change a Light Day, Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Partners across the nation will help celebrate this day with activities, events, government proclamations, and in-store promotions around energy-efficient lighting and a collective effort to encourage Americans to take the ENERGY STAR Change a Light pledge. The campaign’s momentum continues into the winter and spring, as groups work hard to meet their ENERGY STAR Change a Light pledge goals and engage in activities encouraging individuals across the nation to save energy and help prevent global warming.

Graph Comparing Power Use, Initial Cost, and Total Cost per Operational Hour between Incandescent and Compact Fluorescent Bulbs of Comparable Lighting Power over the Life of Each Type of Bulb
More information on ENERGY STAR Lighting
Take the Change a Light Pledge
State and U.S. Territory Participation Interactive Map with Real-time Tracking of Change a Light Pledges
Information on Proper Disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)
Radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs): English | Spanish
2007 Press Release
Statewide Radio Public Service Announcement (MP3 format 198KB
Ratatouille TV Spot The Department of Energy has teamed up with Disney to bring you an energy-saving message featuring a rat named Remy and other characters from Disney Pixar's new film, Ratatouille. Click on Remy or the above link.
Temperature Comparison between Incandescent Light Bulb and Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Click on lights or the above link.