Learn More About Energy Efficient Lighting

The town of Durham has setup a lighting usage display at the Durham Public Library. From today's Durham Friday Updates:

DURHAM PLACES NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY EDUCATION TOOL IN PUBLIC LIBRARY

A lighting usage display has been set up in the Town Library that allows residents to interactively compare ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) for energy consumption, color and brightness in an effort to demonstrate to the community the potential savings by using energy efficient lighting.

The program is a partnership between the Durham Energy Committee, Public Service of New Hampshire, and nhsaves to bring awareness and energy savings options to the residents of Durham. With a limited number of units available, Durham is the first community in NH to set up this interactive display for the town.

The lighting usage display at the Durham Library has been well received, according to Tom Madden, Library Director. In addition to the usage display, the library also lends out Kill-A-Watt Meters, devises that residents can take home and monitor how much electricity an individual appliance is using. These meters are also designed to educate consumers on possible reduction opportunities.

The lighting usage display is part of the Energy Committee’s plans to reduce Durham’s energy usage and will also be present at the Energy Committee’s booth during Durham Day.

For more information on all energy efficiency programs offered by PSNH, visit http://www.psnh.com/For-My-Home.aspx.