Whereas, Energy efficiency is important to our state because it saves consumers and businesses money and helps protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution; and,

Whereas, By taking the ENERGY STAR ® Change a Light Pledge, citizens of Michigan have the opportunity to save energy and help voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions by switching to ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs and fixtures in their homes; and,

Whereas, If every home in Michigan made this one change, our state would save more than 202,988,578 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year, resulting in an annual total savings of $19 million in energy costs, while also preventing nearly 311 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year; and,

Whereas, Michigan is proud to do our part in this nationwide effort to promote energy efficiency and environmental stewardship in every household by switching to ENERGY STAR qualified lighting as a significant first step; and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 1, 2007, as ENERGY STAR Change a Light Day.