City offers free CFL light bulbs to citizens
ABILENE, TX. – The City of Abilene is offering a free 4-pack of Compact Florescent Light Bulbs (CFL Bulbs) to all citizens. One 4-pack per person is available. This offer was made possible through the federally funded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program.
Reasons to pick up your pack of CFL Bulbs:
CFL Bulbs can save more than $40 in electricity costs over its lifetime.
They use about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
It produces about 75% less heat so it’s safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling.
Citizens can pick up their free 4-pack of CFL Bulbs at the Planning and Zoning Office in City Hall, Room 110 located at 555 Walnut St. Quantities are limited and CFL Bulbs will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Because they contain small traces of mercury, CFL Bulbs should not be discarded in the traditional way. Lowe’s and Home Depot accept old CFL Bulbs for recycling.
For more information about this offer and CFL Bulbs, call 325-676-6257.
