Change A Light NC

Change A Light NC

Change A Light NC is a partnership of government agencies, electric utilities, and non-profit organizations. By educating North Carolinians about the benefits of switching to compact fluorescent bulbs, we hope to promote money savings, cleaner air, and a more sustainable energy future for everyone. Coalition partners include: NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the NC State Energy Office, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Progress Energy, Duke Energy, Dominion Power, ElectriCities, and The Environmental Education Fund.

Take the ENERGY STAR Pledge

Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR:

2008-2009 Goal: 14,502,420 lbs.
Current Total: 23,154,275 lbs.
% to Goal: 160%

Questions about your Goal?

If you have questions about setting or changing your goal, please email changetheworld@energystar.gov.

Cumulative Savings

These savings numbers include member organizations savings.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (lbs.) 23,154,275
Dollars $1,875,530
kWh 12,736,980
BTUs 30,580,063,861

Past Success:

The Change a Light Campaign

Cumulative Total Pledge [2007 – 2008]
# of Pledges 10,272
# of Bulbs 103,734
Energy Savings 29,252,988 kWh
Cost Savings $2,720,528
*Greenhouse Gas 42,427,206 lbs.

* pounds of emissions prevented