From Left to Right: Karen Harbert, DOE Assistant Secretary - Office of Policy and International Affairs; Georgia Power President and CEO Mike Garrett; and HUD Regional Director Young

HUD Regional Director Bob Young was an honored guest at the Energy Star: Change A Light Change the World kick-off at Georgia Power. The event included Karen Harbert, DOE Assistant Secretary, Office of Policy and International Affairs, EPA Regional Officials, Georgia Power officials and others. Participants were asked to pledge to do their part and help Georgia's environment by changing a standard light bulb in their home to a qualified compact florescent bulb. Compact Florescent Fixtures use two-thirds less energy than a standard light-bulb and last 6 to 15 times longer. Customers can save $25.00 in utility costs over the life of each bulb they replace. October is Energy Month and other events will follow through out the month.