A local carbon offset opportunity provided by Civic Works!

Donate $200 to Civic Works and the following services will be performed in a low-income Baltimore home.

• Exchange 15 incandescent light bulbs for Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) to reduce light bulb energy use by 75%.

• Change one shower head, bathroom and kitchen faucet to save energy and water while maintaining water pressure levels

• Installation of a smoke detector and CO detector to help protect your family.

• Homeowners will be educated regarding other simple ways to reduce residential energy use.

Your contribution will achieve an average reduction of 53 kwh per house per month, in addition to gas and water savings. The electricity savings alone, will offer an average carbon reduction of 50 lbs a month per household! That equates to an average carbon reduction of 600 lbs a year. Considering a CFL will burn for an average of 7 years, your contribution will lead to an average reduction of 4,200 lbs of carbon per household!

Your Contribution will also:

• Reduce Baltimore's over-all carbon footprint

• Help low-income residents save money

• Conserve vital natural resources

Click here to make a donation (when you do remember to designate Project Lightbulb), or contact Earl Millett at 410-366-8533 Ext. 214 or email Earl at emillett@civicworks.com.