Do the Bright Thing...
by doing the RIGHT thing!

Hawkeye REC is committed to helping you brighten up your home and save money on your energy bill at the same time with energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)! By replacing your current incandescent bulbs with CFLs, you can reduce your energy use and help the environment.

CFL Fact Sheet-(Do The Bright Thing)

Bulbs to purchase at Hawkeye's office (PDF file)

Calculators:
CFL Payback Calculator
CFL Energy Calculator (compare incandescent and CFL lightbulbs)

What should you do with with a CFL when it burns out?
Hawkeye REC is a drop-off site. Please bring in your burned out or broken bulbs or in a sealed bag and Hawkeye will dispose of them.
What's going on with CFLs and mercury?
Frequently Asked Questions
www.earth911.org or call (877)EARTH-911
www.lamprecycle.org
www.energystar.gov

Lighting Tips:
Why Spot Lighting Saves Energy and Money?
When should you shut your lights off?

Read about Hawkeye REC members that made the switch...
Marvin & Ethel Haley of Riceville

Take the ENERGY STAR Pledge...
Let's see how many pledges members of Hawkeye REC can make!
The Energy Star campaign is a national challenge to encourage every American to help change the world, one light - one energy saving step - at a time. You can show your commitment by pledging to replace at least one light in your home. Go to www.energystar.gov to pledge. You will need to provide your first name, zip code and an email address (if you have one). Be sure to choose Hawkeye REC as the organization that referred you.