Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Daydreaming in class, I notice the light bulbs and they happen to be the energy saving light bulbs. They are guaranteed to save money on the electric bill and they are everywhere on campus. Also, half of the lights turn off after a certain time in the freshman dorm, Biscayne. Some of the newer buildings, like Academic Building 7 and Holmes Hall, have light efficient mechanisms. When the hallways are not being used, the lights turn off. This is a great idea and is a good way to be green. All throughout the campus there are many different signs that remind you to conserve energy. For example, in every dorm room, by the light switches, there is a sign posted that says, “Did you turn your light off? Help us conserve energy and go green!” Seeing this reminds us that when you leave a room you should turn off the light because it is so wasteful to be left on if the room is not in use.