LIGHT BULB INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
During the start of the Fall 2008 semester, Residential Life staff will be handing out to on-campus residence hall students a free compact fluorescent lightbulb (CFL) to use in desk lamps. Learn more...
Why am I getting a free CFL?
UNH is committed to being a Climate Protection Campus that pursues a sustainable energy future through emissions reduction policies, practices, research, and education. As part of this commitment, the UNH Energy Task Force used funds raised at a student-organized Step It Up event at UNH in the spring of 2007 and matching funds from the University Office of Sustainability and the UNH Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration to purchase $3,000 worth of CFL's to give to students. In addition, UNH's Housing Office purchased 1,000 more CFLs to replace incandescent bulbs in built-in fixtures in residence halls.
CFL Information
- CFL's save 70% more energy and last 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs.
- The 13-watt CFL you will receive is equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent bulb.
- Learn more about CFL's
Breakage & Disposal Information
- Do not put any light bulbs -- CFL's or incandescents -- in the regular trash! Bring burned out bulbs to the designed area in your building. Don't know where this is? Ask your Hall Director!
- If a CFL breaks:
- Do not touch it!
- Open the window.
- Leave the room for 15 minutes.
- Call Facilities to clean up the bulb at 862-1437.
Resources & Links
- Student Energy Waste Watch Challenge
- Sustainability Tips for Students
- UNH Office of Environmental Health & Safety bulb information for UNH employees & information on clean up for fluorescent tubes (PDF)
- Facilities Support Center
The 2008 CFL's for students effort was organized through the UNH Energy Task Force by staff from Residential Life, Housing, the Energy Office, Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, and the University Office of Sustainability. A big thank you to USNH Purchasing & Contract Services for their assistance!