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EAST PROJECT Melody Thomas Physics of Human Affairs. Pierre Brown Gary Strimple Eric McCorey. Introduction. Incandescent Light bulbs Convert very little energy into light Cost more in energy costs Contribute to Greenhouse Gases Fluorescent Light bulbs(CFLs) Use much less energy
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EAST PROJECTMelody ThomasPhysics of Human Affairs Pierre Brown Gary Strimple Eric McCorey
Introduction • Incandescent Light bulbs • Convert very little energy into light • Cost more in energy costs • Contribute to Greenhouse Gases • Fluorescent Light bulbs(CFLs) • Use much less energy • Save average home $40 to $50 a year
Project Overview • In the City the home of a company proposing a sale of 100,000,000 CFLs in one year and in a state that calls itself the Natural State, so let’s lead the way.
Methods • Gather local and general information of energy use and how we can lower it through use of CFLs. • Compile the information into a concise localized manner to convince the public of our intentions.
Community Aspect • Our intention is to lower the local usage of energy in Bentonville. • Save residents costs with lower energy bills • Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Technology • Web design • Businesses = 1 and 1 web hosting • PHP and Java • PowerPoint
Project Contacts • Bentonville City Council • Bentonville Utilities • Bentonville Chamber of Commerce • Local Environmental Groups
Expected Outcome • The restricted sale of Incandescent Lightbulbs in Bentonville Arkansas by 2008. • Inform the residents in Bentonville of the advantages in switching to CFLs.
References • Media i.e. CNN, Reuters, Associated Press • Environmental Agencies • http://www.1800arkansas.com/energy/ • http://ed.fnal.gov/ntep/f98/projects/nrel_energy_2/lightinglab.html