U.S. EPA challenges America to change a light, change the world.The U.S. EPA's Energy Star program is encouraging every household and business to change out the five light fixtures they use most at home (or the light bulbs in them) to Energy Star qualified lighting. If every American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of household did this, it is estimated that more than $6 billion and the equivalent annual output of more than 21 power plants could be saved. In order to facilitate the EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. challenge, Energy Star partner retailers, manufacturers, utilities and state organizations are working to bring more energy-efficient lighting choices to store shelves. There are special offers on select qualifying products through several participating retailers and home improvement stores across the country. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the EPA, Energy Star qualified lighting uses 67% less energy and lasts six to 10 times longer than traditional lighting. Energy Star products prevent greenhouse gas greenhouse gas n. Any of the atmospheric gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. set by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). |
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