News Release: EPA and the Georgia Force Encourage Metro Atlanta to Take the “Change the World with ENERGY STAR®” Pledge

Media Advisory July 12, 2012 EPA and the Georgia Force Encourage Metro Atlanta to Take the “Change the World with ENERGY STAR®” Pledge Contact Information: EPA: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn@epa.gov    Georgia Force: Corey Remillard, (770) 609-1312, cremillard@georgiaforce.com   ATLANTA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Georgia Force, will collect Change the World with ENERGY STAR® pledges at the Georgia Force Arena Football game on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Gwinnett Arena on 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, GA.  The goal of the Georgia Force pledge drive is to encourage attendees and Federal employees to take the ENERGY STAR® Change the World pledge and take simple steps to save energy, which can help save money and protect the climate. As part of the event, EPA Regional Administrator, Gwen Keyes Fleming will be designated as the honorary captain of the team and perform the coin toss on the field at this televised game (126 Charter, 248 Comcast and MeTV).  EPA will staff Change the World tables in the concourse and take pledges.  At halftime a drawing from the pledges will determine the winner of a signed football.   WHO:  Gwen Keyes Fleming, EPA Regional Administrator WHAT:  Georgia Force Change the World with ENERGY STAR® pledge Drive WHEN:  Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm WHERE: Gwinnett Arena 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA The pledge is a way for individuals to commit to taking action on energy efficiency in their homes and daily activities such as switching to more efficient lighting, choosing ENERGY STAR products, sealing and insulating homes, and using power management features on home computers and monitors.  For more information on the pledge: http://www.energystar.gov/changetheworld ### You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355