Changing the World, One Light at a Time with ENERGY STAR®

(Lakeville, MA, 1-22-2007) Energize Now today announced that they have joined the ENERGY STAR® Change a Light, Change the World campaign, a growing community of corporations, utilities, manufacturers, individuals, and countless others who have made a firm commitment to change the world, one light – one energy-saving step – at a time.

As part of this national movement, Energize Now has volunteered to encourage 5,000 individuals to pledge to replace at least one incandescent bulb or fixture at home with one that has earned the government’s ENERGY STAR label – as a first step to preserve our energy resources and environment. The Energize Now Consortium hopes to achieve their goal on or before January 1st, 2008. 5,000 pledges could save 1,410,000 kWh and prevent 2,230,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.

“Like many organizations, we want to do our part to create a better environment,” said Glenn Maltais, founder of Energize Now. “Participating in this national campaign is both easy and effective. We are proud to spread the word about the simple steps individuals in our community can take to make a difference.”

Energize Now will take an active role in encouraging individuals to make a simple, yet meaningful commitment by taking the online ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge. With lighting accounting for about 20 percent of the typical home’s electricity use, switching to energy-efficient options is a significant way to reduce greenhouse gases, save energy and protect the environment for future generations. To be part of Energize Now’s efforts, take the pledge online at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=cal.showpledge&cpd_id=1509.

“Committing to change the world takes less time and energy than you might think. In fact, it can start with simply changing a light,” said Wendy Reed of the Environmental Protection Agency. “Organizations like ENERGIZE NOW are an important part of the ENERGY STAR Change a Light community who have committed their time to help us spread the word about the ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge and we are proud to work with them, and with the thousands of Americans who’ve already taken the pledge to make a difference for this generation and those to come.”

The ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge is already having a dramatic impact. Individuals who pledged to change a light in 2005 alone have the potential to save more than $2 million in energy costs and prevent more than 33 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!

The ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World campaign is a national challenge sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, to encourage Americans to consider the energy they use and to switch to light bulbs and fixtures that have earned the government’s ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency.

About ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce air pollution through increased energy efficiency. Today, with assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy, the ENERGY STAR program offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy and money, and help protect our environment for future generations. More than 8,000 organizations have become ENERGY STAR partners and are committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).

For more information about ENC’s energy efficiency and CO2 greenhouse gas emission offset programs visit: www.energizenow.us

About Energize Now
Energize Now is a social responsibility initiative sponsored by Advise Net Inc. in partnership with a growing number of like-minded private and corporate citizens. Energize Now Consortium (ENC) represents the combined efforts of individuals and businesses in creating a cohesive nation-wide movement to; compel effective legislation and raise awareness regarding environmental, national security, and economic benefits of maximizing energy efficiencies and clean, domestic renewable sources.

ENERGIZE NOW CONSORTIUM a Social Responsibility Initiative of ADVISE-NET, INC.
P.O. Box 101, E. Freetown, MA 02717
Tel: 508-345-6611 / Fax: 508-861-0367
Email: info@energizenow.us

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