Author: Dan Kulpinski
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Here’s a rundown of some green events in the Washington, DC, region in July. July 4 - Independence Day Bike ValetForget fighting for parking, traffic jams, and crowded metros at the 2009 Independence Day Celebration! RIDE YOUR BIKE and park it safely at WABA’s FREE bike valet! Sponsored by the Washington Area Bicycling Association.2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.July 11 - Locavores Unite: Eating LocallyCome

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Author: Davina
Website: http://flgreenliving.com/blog/2009/07/03/bright-energy-savin…

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, we consume about one-quarter of our electricity for lighting, at a cost of more than $37 billion annually! Energy efficient lighting can reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and prevent excess air pollution from power plants. Superior Lighting, a local light store located in North Miami gives suggestions for evaluating a lamp against its peers:

Replace Incandescent with Compact Fluorescents Bulbs. One of the greatest advances in energy-efficient lighting technology is the compact fluorescent bulb. When compared to the standard bulb the compact fluorescent bulb uses about a quarter of the energy and last up to four times as long. They fit many of your household or business lighting fixtures so no fixture replacement necessary. This simple step can have an energy savings of up to 75%!

Replace T12 Fluorescent Tubes with newer T8 Lamps and ballasts. Retrofit magnetically ballasted T12 fixtures with QUICKTRONIC electronic…

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