MEDIA ADVISORY, June 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) Friday will
demonstrate how torchiere-style halogen floor lamps pose
a significant fire danger because of the extreme
temperatures of halogen bulbs. Halogen bulbs can reach
1,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will announce scheduled
June and July neighborhood lighting-exchange locations for
replacing these lamps at no cost with a torchiere-style
lamp that uses compact fluorescent bulbs. The compact
fluorescent bulbs heat to only 100 degrees Fahrenheit and
use 75 percent less energy.
SDG&E's neighborhood lighting-exchange events allow
customers to exchange up to five 75-watt or higher
incandescent light bulbs and/or two halogen floor lamps
for new, energy-efficient models at no cost. The exchange
events are held in communities across San Diego County
several times each month, including this Saturday's
exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Heights Urban
Village, 3795 Fairmount Ave.
WHEN: Friday, June 15, 2007
10:30 a.m.
WHERE: SDFD Fire Station No. 14
4011 32nd St. (at Lincoln), North Park
WHO: Lee Swanson, public information officer, SDFD
Lyn Roppe, customer assistance market advisor, SDG&E
CONTACT: Rachel Laing Lee Swanson
SDG&E or San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
(877) 866-2066 (619) 533-4418