Go Green
Save Money
Help the Environment
Promote Energy Independence

NACo is sponsoring two national green competitions for county governments beginning July 1 through November 30. At the conclusion of the competitions three winning counties (small, medium, and large) for each campaign will be determined based upon the percent of county residents that participated. Winning counties will receive their recognition and awards at NACo’s 2009 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.

Change the World, Start With ENERGY STAR Campaign– formerly known as the Change a Light Campaign, this year counties will collect pledges from county employees and residents to not only change a light in their home to an energy-efficient one, but to also choose among other actions they can take to help save energy (such as power managing computers, choosing ENERGY STAR appliances, or properly programming their thermostats). Office Depot will offer each individual who takes the pledge a 10% discount on its new Office Depot Green Brand Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs.

Three winning counties of this year’s competition will each receive 1,000 free compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) from Office Depot!

Drive $marter Challenge – counties motivate and empower county employees and residents to educate themselves on how to reduce gasoline use by keeping their cars in good working order, driving less, and driving more fuel efficiently. The Energy Information Administration estimates in 2008 that the average US household will spend about $3,400 on gasoline.

Three winning counties will receive 1,000 bottles each of fuel additive/cleaners from AutoZone! Fuel additive/cleaners are products applied to the fuel system to help vehicles be more fuel-efficient.

By participating in these competitions your county will be helping its residents save money and be more environmentally friendly at a time when the economy, rising fuel prices, and the environment are on everyone’s minds.

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