A Bright Idea

When asked which bulb is more energy efficient, 3-year-old Charlie LeBlanc points to the compact florescent bulb at the Osan AB, Base Exchange. Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron brought more than 700 bulbs to give away Oct. 10, but have more than 6000 free bulbs in stock at the self-help store. These bulbs can replace any incandescent bulb in a 110-volt socket. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

A Bright Idea

James Hillier, left, and Capt. Erica Etter give away compact florescent light bulbs as part of Energy Awareness Month at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 10. The team brought more than 700 bulbs to the base exchange but have more than 6000 free bulbs in stock at the self-help store. These bulbs can replace any incandescent bulb in a 110-volt socket. Mr. Hillier and Capt. Etter are assigned the the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson)

A Bright Idea

Published Oct. 13, 2009
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea -- Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron brought more than 700 bulbs to the base exchange Oct. 10, but have more than 6000 free bulbs in stock at the self-help store.

Col. Thomas Deale, 51st Fighter Wing commander, launched Energy Star's Operation Change Out - The Military Challenge here Oct. 1.

This national campaign, a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Energy, is encouraging servicemen and women to save energy, money and protect the environment by replacing their inefficient, incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star qualified bulbs.

The goal at Osan is to change out 5,824 inefficient, incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs. This effort will save 507,270 kilowatt hours of electricity, $37,413.62 on energy bills and prevent 787,841 lbs of carbon dioxide emissions, over the lifetime of the bulbs.