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SmartGlow Initiative
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559 compact florescent lightbulbs (CFLs) distributed to affordable housing units so far!
 559 CFLs replaced incandescent lightbulbs in affordable housing units and homeless shelters. The replacements are projected to save a total of approximately 35,200kWh annually, resulting in a savings of $3,358 annually ($23,000 over the lifetime of the bulbs) and 710 lbs of CO2 emissions prevented annually (4,863 lbs. over the lifetime of the bulbs). Water efficient shower aerator heads were replaced saving 56 ccfs and 94 gallons of oil annually. |
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 with the Central VT Community Land Trust this past year, piloted the project in the summer of '07 at several of CVCLT’s properties. According to Hannah, the response from residents was very positive. Basically, it’s a win-win situation. The only thing residents have to lose are their energy-consumptive pre-existing bulbs (they can also opt to keep them and/or not switch-out). Hannah switched out over 550 bulbs within 8 properties, and was able to better know residents throughout the process.
The VCSP requests that all members participate in the project in some capacity for the 07-08 year. Members who have direct access to housing units can do direct installations of the bulbs in residential units. Members working with children can get them involved through CFL education and getting their families to participate in the “great switch-out”. Members who do not have direct access to housing units, such as those placed at conservation or homeless organizations, can work with community partners such as housing authorities or schools, or they can team up with other regional ACMs to reach out to their respective residents. As mentioned earlier, members will receive training and free bulbs via Effeciency Vermont. Also see The VCSP's Press Release for the SmartGlow Initiative. http://www.vhcb.org/news.html#glow |
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The Vermont Community Stewardship Program is excited to announce a new energy and cost savings project for the 2007-2008 program year called the Smart Glow Initiative! The VCSP is teaming up with Efficiency Vermont to encourage residents in affordable housing units to make the “switch” from the traditional incandescent lightbulbs to energy-saving compact florescent lightbulbs (CFLs). The CFLs are being provided for free by Efficiency Vermont as is training for VCSP members on how to educate residents and facilitate bulb switch-out sessions (‘direct installations’). The Smart Glow Initiative will run for one year only and will focus on switching-out as many bulbs in affordable housing units as possible; our secondary goal is to increase awareness about the environmental and financial benefits of using CFLs.