Support as a Government Leader

A variety of turnkey materials are available to make it easy for government leaders at ALL levels to join the Campaign. Click your government sector below to download a CAMPAIGN TOOLKIT which includes: Results from the 2006/2007 ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign, a list of Suggested Activities for the 2007/2008 campaign, State-Specific Fun Facts, and Campaign Talking Points. Additional materials can be found below, including a template press release, proclamation, newsletter article, and more.

Take the ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge and commit to change at least one light to an ENERGY STAR qualified one.

Become a "pledge driver" Declare a pledge goal for your community, then encourage your residents and staff to take the pledge on your office's behalf.

Educate your residents by helping to place a Radio Public Service Announcement customized for your state on your website or on local radio stations.

Issue a press release, place an article or issue a proclamation. See sample templates below.

• Press Release Templates:
  • Federal Agencies
  • Governors
  • Mayors
  • Members of Congress
• Proclamation Template for ENERGY STAR Change a Light Day:
  • Governors
  • Mayors
• Newsletter Article Example

Host a media or consumer event on or around October 3, 2007

• Visit 2006–2007 Campaign Activities to learn about last year's activities or search 2007–2008 Campaign Activities to find out if any events have been registered so far in your area for this campaign year.

Buying ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs for Change a Light?

• Use ENERGY STAR Quantity Quotes to receive quotes from ENERGY STAR partner manufacturers toward a bulk quantity of ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs or fixtures, and other ENERGY STAR qualified products.

Make sure to register your activity so people will know what you are doing and when your event will happen.

Other Resources:

• State-Specific Fun Facts (1.02MB)
• Promotional Materials: Web tools, posters, brochures, and more
• Campaign Fact Sheets and Assumptions
• CFLs and Mercury Frequently Asked Questions (71KB)
• For more ways to be energy-efficient, visit www.energystar.gov