2008 Energy Awareness Month: Working to secure a clean energy future
Setting aside a time to remind us about saving energy began in 1981 with American Energy Week, which was observed from 1981 through 1985. It became a month-long observance at the Department of Energy in 1986. In 1991 October became Energy Awareness Month after a presidential proclamation.
Each year, government organizations, businesses, and concerned citizens observe the month with activities that promote public understanding of our energy needs and encourage reduced energy consumption in our everyday lives.
The City of Fort Wayne's Energy and Environmental Services will commemorate Energy Awareness month by giving away Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL bulbs) at four library branches and city hall on the five Friday's in the month. CFL's use 75% less energy than conventional light bulbs and last 10 times longer.
CFL Giveaways:
Friday October 03, 2008 11a-1p
First Floor Lobby of the City/County Building
Friday October 10, 2008 11a-1p
Pontiac Branch Library
Friday October 17, 2008 11a-1p
Little Turtle Branch Library
Friday October 23, 2008 11a-1p
Dupont Branch Library
October 24-26, 2008
Good Life Expo
Allen County Memorial Coliseum
Friday October 30, 2008 11a-1p
Aboite Branch Library
Additionally staff from Energy and Environmental Services will educate the public about other energy saving initiatives that they can easily implement in their homes.