Burlington Vermont Blog

Switch to CFL bulbs a 'win-win situation,' Worldwatch Institute says

Josh — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:00:51 -0500

CFLs shed old light on greenhouse-gas problem

Don Butler, Ottawa Citizen, October 15, 2008--Switching to more efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs would cut lighting energy demand by nearly 40 per cent and eliminate 900 million tonnes of greenhouse gases a year globally by 2030, according to a U.S. study.

One Change attends inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Conference

Amanda — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:25:24 -0500

One Change was honoured to be a part of the first annual Corporate Social Responsibility Conference on December 3rd.

Kudos from South Burlington

Dan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Encouraging words from Dave in South Burlington, who received one of our bulbs during our recent campaign in Vermont:

Thank You Vermont Volunteers!

lauren — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:30:16 -0400

Hello Porchlight Vermont Volunteers! We cannot thank you enough for your hard work and dedication to the Project Porchlight Campaign this summer-you made it happen!

Porchlight Vermont Shines at Burlington Summer Rock Concert

lauren — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:29:44 -0400

Project Porchlight Vermont rocked through the night with Burlington City Arts this past Thursday for the final show in a series of free concerts in Battery Park. For the past 25 years, BCA has ignited a creative and passionate relationship between the arts and community in Burlington, and this year we were glad to be a part of the action!

Porchlight Vermont Hits a Homerun at Lake Monsters Game

lauren — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:16:09 -0400

"Candy here! Get your candy here! Don't forget to get your CFL!

Winooski Farmer's Market: Residents Buy Local Greens and "Go Greener" with Energy Savings

lauren — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:06:54 -0400

If you pass by the Champlain Mill on a Thursday afternoon, you will see what's becoming a new hub of activity in town: the Winooski Farmer's Market!

Ramble on! Project Porchlight Hits the Streets of Burlington's Old Northend

lauren — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:50:35 -0400

This past Saturday, July 26, the Porchlight Vermont team hit the streets of Burlington's Old Northend to participate in The Ramble. This annual event in Burlington has evolved over the past five years from a simple art show to a 'free-for-all' celebration of creativity and community.

Porchlight on Radio Africa!

Rolf — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:45:09 -0400

Last Sunday June 15th, Porchlight Vermont's own Lauren Weiss was interviewed on Radio Africa, a weekly radio show heard on Burlington's WWPV 88.7 FM. Lauren spoke with host Thato Ratsebe about the Porchlight campaign, the virtues of the CFL bulb, and how everyone can play a part in energy conservation.

Future engineers champion Porchlight as part of global solution

Amanda — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:01:24 -0400

"My office is stacked to the ceiling with light bulbs," says Dawn Densmore, Director of Outreach and Public Relations for the University of Vermont, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.