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May 29th, 2012
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Tiny Citys Company-Extensive Green Initiative Offers Possibilities for Individuals with Disabilities

Palatine, IL (PRWEB) April 20, 2012

With the goal of creating an organizational culture change, Little City Foundation rolled out green initiatives reducing the carbon footprint of their 56-acre Palatine campus while educating both staff and individuals served.

Already making great strides towards becoming more eco-friendly, Little City changed light bulbs to tube fluorescent bulbs reducing energy usage by 75 percent. In addition, all exterior lighting is operated by timers and campus shower heads are now energy-saving models. Comprehensive inspections also took place in all community-based homes to maximize energy efficiency.

It is important for us to make sure that everyone at Little City has the opportunity to participate in this exciting going green venture. We are strategically planning ways to get the children, students, adults and staff at Little City involved, commented Executive Director Shawn E. Jeffers.

Included in Little Citys Going Green Initiative is the introduction of agency-wide composting. Little City began composting on a small scale more than three years ago, slowly creating enough compost to use in three accessible gardens in their Horticulture Center.

In the future, Little City plans to advance its recycling and composting programs, increase energy efficiency and create an agency-wide culture change towards environmental sustainability.

To support individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, visit http://www.littlecity.org/support.

For complete information, visit http://www.littlecity.org or contact Sally Blake at sblake (at) littlecity (dot) org or 847-221-7831.

About Little City Foundation

For more than 50 years, Little City Foundation has developed innovative and personalized programs to fully assist and empower children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. With a commitment to attaining a greater quality of life for Illinois most vulnerable citizens, Little City actively promotes choice, person-centered planning and a holistic approach to health and wellness. Little Citys ChildBridge services include in-home personal and family supports, clinical and behavior intervention, 24/7 residential services and special needs foster care and adoption. Little Citys LifePath Adult Services offers a variety of residential options, employment opportunities, home-based services, case management, day supports, Special Olympics, an award-winning Center for the Arts and more. The organization has a 56-acre campus in Palatine and offices in Chicago. Visit http://www.littlecity.org.







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February 20th, 2012
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Lofings Lighting Can Guide Buyers via New Lighting Rules and Better, Far more Effective and Reasonably priced Lights Possibilities


Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

Californians have no need to overreact if they are fans of the original incandescent light bulbs for their nightly reading. According to the lighting experts at Lofings Lighting, a retail lighting institution in Sacramento for 50 years, there are many different options for alternatives to the 100-watt and 75-watt incandescent bulb. Not only are different lighting options that give off more light with less wattage, but there still is an inexpensive 95 watt incandescent version.

California has always been a pioneer in energy efficiency. California is actually one year ahead of the Federal regulations for lighting regulations geared toward reducing energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. The 100-watt bulbs will no longer be able to be manufactured for the U.S. beginning in January 2012, but they stopped being shipped to California in January 2011. 2012 brings new regulations on the 75-watt bulb as well which will no longer be shipped to California as of January 2012. The Federal regulations on manufacturing of the 75 watt bulb wont kick in until January 2013.

We are creatures of habit and Americans have become unnecessarily alarmed about the new lighting regulations, concerned because of the bad fluorescent options that have been marketed to consumers in the past. There are many higher quality options that are reasonably priced to replace the traditional incandescent bulb. The new regulations require increased efficiency of these bulbs. The lighting industry is reinventing the incandescent bulb to meet these requirements. There are halogen bulbs which look like the standard pear shaped A-19 bulb, and produce the same quality of light. A 72 watt halogen bulb will produce 1490 lumens, the same amount and quality of light as the standard 100 watt incandescent with a 28% energy savings. A new 95 watt incandescent bulb from GE can produce 1635 lumens versus 1490 lumens from a traditional incandescent bulb.

General Service bulbs are affected by these increased efficiencies regulations that are being mandated. For the average consumer, they are the 100 watt, 75 watt, 60 watt, and 40 watt medium base A-19 (pear shaped) bulbs. Specialty type bulbs like 3-way, decorative flame tipped bulbs and many more are exempt from these requirements.

Compact Fluorescents (CFLs) are still an alternative to incandescent. The quality of CFLs has greatly improved in recent years. If you are concerned about finding an alternative similar to a traditional incandescent, look for lower Kelvin temperatures in the 2,700 to 3,000 range for warmer light which is closer to old-fashioned incandescent bulbs, explains Wendy Lofing-Rossotti of Lofings Lighting.

The most energy-efficient, high quality bulbs available currently are the new generation of LEDs, explains Wendy Lofing-Rossotti of Lofings Lighting. Manufacturers are taking the LED trend seriously and have started to design fixtures around the use of LED technology and maximize its lighting ability.

The new generation of LEDs are the most energy efficient form of lighting currently available. LEDs have quick start up, good color quality, are dimmable, and produce significantly less heat. These are some of the reasons why customer satisfaction has been so high with LED lighting products. There is a big difference between consumers acceptance of LEDs versus CFLs in the past. These new alternatives which have not been available until recently soften the blow of consumer reaction to mandated energy conservation. The use of LEDs in lighting is a great advancement for the industry and these new LED replacement bulbs are just one facet of how LEDs will be used in the future.

The goal at Lofings Lighting is to take care of the customer by providing quality lighting products and superior service. The family and their employees pride themselves on product knowledge and customer service which is the key to their 50 years of success.

About Lofings Lighting

Lofings Lighting specializes in quality residential and commercial lighting products, including fixtures, dimming systems, landscape lighting, ceiling fans, light bulbs, lighting parts and shades. The store carries a wide variety of styles, from traditional to ultra modern, and has hundreds of manufacturers at their fingertips, thus guaranteeing customer satisfaction. Lofings Lighting also is leading the way LED lighting and control systems and the staff is versed in the latest lighting technology. Lofings Lighting is a member of the American Lighting Association, Better Business Bureau (BBB), National Association of the Remodeling Industry, National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), Midtown Business Association and more. For more information please visit http://www.lofingslighting.com

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