tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post3122499263513271100..comments2024-01-07T16:16:11.849-07:00Comments on Opinions: Commerce City and Earth HourUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-44878481076749229822009-03-30T21:15:00.000-06:002009-03-30T21:15:00.000-06:00For the first year I think we all did a pretty goo...For the first year I think we all did a pretty good job. Next year will be even better.<BR/><BR/>Erin NWErin NWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-34065448658296535812009-03-30T09:58:00.000-06:002009-03-30T09:58:00.000-06:00I wanted to personally thank everyone that partici...I wanted to personally thank everyone that participated in Earth Hour on Saturday evening. I am so proud of our wide participation!<BR/><BR/>This was a great opportunity for Commerce City to demonstrate our attention to energy efficiency and energy conservation. <BR/><BR/>Stay tuned for more efforts related to energy conservation and sustainability from the City and City Council in the coming months! <BR/><BR/>Jason McEldowney<BR/>Councilman-at-largeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152654577957165820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-24699623853287690732009-03-29T19:52:00.000-06:002009-03-29T19:52:00.000-06:00I think 30% is a little low. I would say more lik...I think 30% is a little low. I would say more like 40% is more accurate in northern range participants.Jennienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-846655541056551252009-03-29T19:16:00.000-06:002009-03-29T19:16:00.000-06:00power wasted while computers are sitting idle over...power wasted while computers are sitting idle overnight adds up, and one study has finally tried to measure it. The tally: An estimated $2.8 billion wasted on excess energy costs each year in the U.S. alone.I LOVE MY PLANETnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-45535705131426260512009-03-25T16:57:00.000-06:002009-03-25T16:57:00.000-06:0010 Things a Company Can Do to Support Earth HourOn...10 Things a Company Can Do to Support Earth Hour<BR/><BR/>On March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm, tens of millions of people around the world will turn out their lights<BR/>for one hour — Earth Hour—to demonstrate their concern for our living planet and send a loud<BR/>message to our leaders that they support action on climate change. Here are a few ideas for ways<BR/>your organisation can support and publicise Earth Hour:<BR/><BR/>1. Hold a contest among employees with a prize for the best ideas for reducing waste and<BR/>cutting energy consumption in your company’s daily operations.<BR/>2. Ask your business partners, suppliers and industry peers to support Earth Hour. Hang<BR/>banners and posters so that your support is visible to all who enter your offices or buildings.<BR/>3. Turn your website “go black” during the week leading up to Earth Hour; make all white<BR/>backgrounds black and all black text white. (Google did this in 2008!) Post a blurb about the<BR/>event on your homepage that links to the Earth Hour home page.<BR/>4. Hold a company-wide event or celebration for employees the week proceeding Earth Hour<BR/>and serve “green-themed” refreshments. Host an Earth Hour “lights out” party for your staff, customers and vendors on the night of the event. Be sure to turn out at 8:30 pm local time.<BR/>5. Schedule a meeting or send an email to employees from the Chairman or CEO explaining<BR/>why the company is supporting Earth Hour and urge them to “turn out” at home. The entire<BR/>executive team, including the CEO, should pledge to participate as well.<BR/>6. Create an Earth Hour section on the company intranet where employees can post ideas for<BR/>celebrating Earth Hour and photos following up the event.<BR/>7. Hold employee contests with awards going to the staff member who recruits the most people<BR/>to sign a pledge to say they will participate or who comes up with the most creative<BR/>promotional idea for Earth Hour.<BR/>8. Ask the company cafeteria to hold a special candlelight lunch the week of Earth Hour,<BR/>featuring dishes prepared using organic and sustainably products to remind employees about<BR/>the event.<BR/>9. Create special TV, radio and newspaper ads to showcase your company’s participation in<BR/>Earth Hour and to urge others to join.<BR/>10. Issue a news release and contact news media and radio stations and tell them what your<BR/>company is doing to support Earth Hour and why.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-83547591345726377842009-03-25T16:34:00.000-06:002009-03-25T16:34:00.000-06:00Good Job Jason!Lori and MattGood Job Jason!<BR/><BR/>Lori and MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-73076103412695217032009-03-25T13:32:00.000-06:002009-03-25T13:32:00.000-06:00I agree with everyone else. Step in the right dir...I agree with everyone else. <BR/><BR/>Step in the right direction, way to go Commerce City!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-64970177976425171992009-03-25T02:13:00.000-06:002009-03-25T02:13:00.000-06:00Gateway News, thank you for the information about ...Gateway News, thank you for the information about this. I learned a lot about this event. Thank You.<BR/><BR/>Jasmine BernardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-64499342400362174862009-03-25T02:10:00.000-06:002009-03-25T02:10:00.000-06:00official earth hour websitewww.earthhour.orgGreat ...official earth hour website<BR/><BR/>www.earthhour.org<BR/><BR/>Great Idea! I will do this for real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-11691203847969338662009-03-25T02:08:00.000-06:002009-03-25T02:08:00.000-06:00I encourage all of my friends in River Run to part...I encourage all of my friends in River Run to participate on this.<BR/><BR/>Very Important.<BR/><BR/>FerrelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5787227658370252666.post-20565050951601578452009-03-24T13:28:00.000-06:002009-03-24T13:28:00.000-06:00Way to Go Commerce City! Proud Citizen of this Cit...Way to Go Commerce City! Proud Citizen of this City<BR/><BR/>Erin NWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com