How many energy conscious people does it take to change a light bulb? How many energy conscious people does it take to change a light bulb? ADVERTISING Hilo Habitat for Humanity hopes it takes a thousand, because that is how
How many energy conscious people does it take to change a light bulb?
Hilo Habitat for Humanity hopes it takes a thousand, because that is how many CFLs the nonprofit is giving away for free. In conjunction with the Blue Planet Foundation, Hilo Habitat volunteers are participating in a CFL (compact fluorescent light) exchange program to help the community save energy by bringing in their old incandescent bulbs and swapping them for new 60-watt CFLs.
“CFLs use 75 percent less energy and can save an average household $161 over the lifetime of each bulb,” said Habitat spokesman Rex Lauer. “Stop in at the Hilo Habitat ReStore located at 700 Manono St. There is no limit to the number you can bring in.”
Lauer said this Saturday morning might be a good time to stop by, because Hilo Habitat will be hosting the next class in its home maintenance series from 10 to 11 a.m. at the ReStore. “Prep, Prime and Paint” is the next topic in the free series sponsored by Hawaii Island United Way.
The instructor will be Dan Agee, manager of the Sherwin-Williams Paint Store in Hilo.
“Please call, if you have questions about how and what you can donate,” said Lauer. The new ReStore hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 935-6677. Visit www.hilohabitat.org.
