BIG LIGHT SWITCH GIVEAWAY COMING TO A POST OFFICE NEAR YOU

The Bligh Government’s Big Light Switch giveaway entered its second phase with free energy-saving light bulbs available at Australia Post.

Premier Anna Bligh said Queenslanders could collect four free energy-saving light bulbs from their local Australia Post* outlet.

“Thanks to Australia Post, we are ramping up our million bulb giveaway to ensure as many Queenslanders as possible have access to this money-saving initiative,” Ms Bligh said.

“From as far north as Weipa, to Coolangatta in the south and out west to Mt Isa, Queenslanders will be able to visit a local Australia Post outlet this week, present their Queensland ID and collect a four-pack of energy-saving bulbs – valued at $40.

“And the savings don’t stop there. Once installed, the four bulbs will save almost $500 off your electricity bill over the life of the bulbs and reduce your greenhouse emissions by a massive three tonnes.

“A small change to make big savings – for your wallet and the planet.”

Ms Bligh said the giveaway, the largest of its kind in Australia, was part of the Government’s ongoing fight against climate change.

”My Government’s Q2 target for 2020 is to cut Queensland’s carbon footprint by a third and to achieve this ambitious target – we need the community’s help,” she said.

“The Big Light Switch is a great way for households to get involved. The savings may seem small, but the collective effort really adds up to make big difference.

“Switching one million conventional bulbs to energy-saving ones will mean cash savings of around $115 million over the life of the bulbs, and a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 750,000 tonnes – the equivalent to powering all the homes in a town the size of Warwick for a year!

“I urge Queenslanders to visit their local Australia Post this week and make the Big Light Switch – it’ll save you money, energy and the planet.”

The Australia Post giveaway will run until Saturday, 15 November – while stocks last.

* For a list of participating outlets, free call 1800 088 529 or visit www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au

Media: 3224 4500 (Premier’s office)