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Lights Out…For Earth Hour

Thursday, March 11th, 2010



3 years ago, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) created Earth Hour to bring climate change awareness on a global level. Their message sent strong waves to everyone as many iconic landmarks, government buildings, offices and homes have become strong participants in Earth Hour.

Earth Hour was created to accomplish one very simple and easy task, have participants turn off their electricity for one hour to show their support for making the future or our planet a brighter one. This year Earth Hour falls on March 27, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. local time and already has received support from 656 cities, towns and municipalities in 80 countries across every continent.

“Earth Hour is inspiring millions of people all around the world to join together and show their concern for the future of our planet,” said Leslie Aun, WWF’s vice president for public relations and the managing director for Earth Hour U.S. 2010. “Here in the U.S., Earth Hour sends a message that Americans are ready to turn out the lights on pollution and climate change and make the switch to energy independence and efficiency.”

If huge iconic landmarks such as the Las Vegas strip, Mount Rushmore, Grand Palace in Bangkok, London Eye and Table Mountain in Cape Town can go into total darkness for one complete hour than so can we. I encourage every single So-Cal Solar Inc. reader to spread the message about Earth Hour and start turning the lights out by the neighborhoods.

Earth Hour…This weekend Get Ready!!

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009



A few weeks back I posted a blog in regards to Earth Hour 2009.  We here at So-Cal Solar are strong believers in this cause and really want to get as much support as possible.  Please take the time to check out the Earth Hour video.  Also below you will find some great ideas on how to spend your 1 hour without any electricity:

1. Plan a romantic candle light dinner for two at home.
2. Turn your backyard into an evening picnic and watch the stars.
3. Call some friends over for a night of board games lighted by candles.
4. Take a nice walk around the neighborhood and see how many participated in earth hour.
5. Plan a bonfire at the beach with a loved one or friends.

Whatever you decided to do make sure it’s with no electricity and know that together we can make an impact.

Get Ready for Earth Hour on March 28, 2009

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Many of us have certain days of the year that hold some sort of value, such as a birthday, anniversary or holiday. We all look forward to these special days by setting countdowns on our computers or placing big sticky notes preparing us for the occasion. What if we got excited about 1 hour a year? What if everyone or the majority came together for 1 hour and did something good for our Earth? I know it seems like a far fetched idea but in some way it carries the same idea of “pay it forward”. Who would of thought paying it forward to Mother Earth for giving us a home to exist on.

Earth hour occurs on the last Saturday of March and this year the event will take place on March 28, 2009 at 8:30. Earth hour is not using any electricity for at least one hour worldwide. Almost like a giant black out that we get to cause and control and not the electric company. Millions partake in this great event year after year and each year the number of participants increases. I challenge you all to take one hour to pay it forward to Mother Earth and increase energy conservation.