The 8th annual ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign kicks off on October 3, 2007 with Change a Light Day. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are encouraging participation in this campaign. The City of Auburn is joining with these agencies in asking its citizens to replace at least one home or office regular light bulb with an ENERGY STAR – qualified light bulb.

Lights replaced with energy-efficient ones can add up in energy, monetary, and environmental savings. ENERGY STAR – qualified light bulbs and fixtures use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and can last up to 10 times longer. Just one ENERGY STAR – qualified light bulb can save $30 or more in energy costs over its lifetime, while preventing more than 400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.

Together, we can help light the way to greater energy efficiency and a brighter future. If you have any questions about this initiative or how you can participate, please visit the City of Auburn’s Cool City website at www.auburnalabama.org/coolcity, e-mail us at webit@auburnalabama.org, or call us at (334) 501-7200.

Source: AuburnAlabama.org

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The City of Auburn has posted the agenda and packet for the upcoming meeting on June 5. Click here to check it out.

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Samford Avenue (AU Campus)
The City of Auburn has been notified by Auburn University that a portion of Samford Avenue on Auburn University’s campus will be closed to thru traffic, including pedestrians, for roadway construction from Mell Street to Duncan Drive beginning Wednesday, May 23 and continuing through Friday, July 13. Detour signs will be posted. Citizens are encouraged to avoid the area unless it is absolutely necessary. [Press Release]

South Donahue Drive
South Donahue Drive will be closed to thru traffic at Longleaf Drive on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 while construction crews install a new storm water utility underneath Donahue Drive. The road is expected to reopen by the end of the day on Tuesday. Construction on the Donahue Drive Project is expected to continue through Friday, June 8 from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day and may warrant brief road closures during that time. Barricades will be in place to alert motorists of any closure. Motorists may use Longleaf Drive to get around the construction area. Residents beyond the barricade should use a detour through Ferndale Drive, off of East University Drive. Every attempt will be made to notify the public at least 24 hours in advance of any road closure. [Press Release]

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I was reading the OANow.com website this morning and noticed an article regarding a possible extension of Interstate 185 from Columbus all the way down to Interstate 10 in the Florida Panhandle. I know this doesn’t directly deal with Auburn, but it would be beneficial to not only Auburn, but anyone in East Alabama! This would be great for beach trips to Destin and Panama City as it would greatly reduce the travel time!

Check out the story here

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