The Community Picnic and Blood Drive held on July 2 at the Rock Community Center in Newark, New Jersey, was a way for the city’s residents to enjoy the outdoors while also contributing to the community’s health. So it was entirely appropriate that Project Porchlight was on hand to educate folks about the energy savings offered by compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs as well as the energy efficiency programs that are available through New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) [1].

A total of 63 CFL bulbs were distributed at the picnic, part of Project Porchlight New Jersey’s campaign to distribute energy-efficient light bulbs to residents across the state. Project Porchlight is an initiative of One Change [2], and the campaign is made possible thanks to funding by the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) [3] and NJCEP [4].

When it comes to protecting our environment, simple actions matter. Even something as simple as changing a light bulb can make a difference. By connecting with state residents one at a time, Project Porchlight empowers people of all backgrounds to make smart choices that protect the environment. And those smart, easy choices make our environment a healthier place to live!