AuburnReporter.com (Auburn, WA): Volunteers sought for Project Porchlight campaign

Posted September 29, 2009 by OneChange

Project Porchlight, in conjunction with Puget Sound Energy, will be in Auburn to conduct a “Neighborhood Blitz” with a goal is to distribute 275,000 energy efficient light bulbs in the Puget Sound region. The blitz will be in Auburn on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Effort will begin from Veterans Memorial Park, 411 E St. NE, where volunteers are needed to deliver free CFL light bulbs to Auburn residents.

Volunteers also are needed on Oct. 10 and 11 at the Auburn Lowe’s location, 1232 A St. NE, for the “Rock the Bulb” bulb exchange program where customers can exchange up to 10 incandescent bulbs for Energy Star® qualified compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs of their choosing.

Visit www.rockthebulb.com for more information.

Project Porchlight is working to spread the message that "Simple Actions Matter,” even something as simple as changing a light bulb. For more information, visit www.projectporchlight.com.

Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt and refreshments a strong sense of contribution to the community and an investment into energy conservation and environmental progress.

For more information on volunteering for these events, contact Justin Calhoun at 206-321-8509 or justin.calhoun@porchlight.org.