An innovative energy efficiency campaign will officially launch in Burlington on Friday, May 23. Project Porchlight volunteers will deliver 36,000 energy-efficient light bulbs to households across Burlington, Essex, Colchester, and Winooski this summer.
WHAT:
Project Porchlight is an international, successful grassroots program that gets people involved in energy conservation. When it comes to getting people involved in energy efficiency, simple actions matter. On Friday, luminaries from Vermont will join sponsor representatives and volunteers to officially launch Project Porchlight Vermont.
WHO:
Vermont Senator, Bernie Sanders
Jim Grevatt, Director of Residential Energy Services, Efficiency Vermont
Jennifer Wallace-Brodeur, Chair of Board of Electric Commissioners, Burlington Electric Department
Stuart Hickox, Executive Director, One Change / Project Porchlight
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
Photo ops: Porchlight staff, sponsors, dignitaries, and local residents with energy-saving light bulbs and tips, human-powered light display.
WHEN:
Friday, May 23; speeches start at 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Run Vermont Sports and Fitness Expo
Back lobby, Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center, 870 Williston Road.
Project Porchlight Burlington is made possible through the support of Burlington Electric Department and Efficiency Vermont. Visit www.projectporchlight.com to learn more.
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For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Manon Crôteau, Communications and Outreach Manager
1-866-585-6359 ext. 218 | mobile: (613) 263-0403
manon@onechange.org
Heidi Conant, Campaign Coordinator
802-860-4095 x 1333
heidi@onechange.org
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