Frequently Asked
Questions
The Lights for Learning fundraiser
provides schools or organizations the opportunity to earn funds by
selling energy-efficient Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs). Here
are some answers to questions you may have:
1) Why sell
CFLs?
Everyone needs to buy light bulbs! Here
are some reasons they should buy CFLs:
- They
last up to 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs
- They use up to
75% less energy while emitting the same amount of light
- Their energy is used creating light rather
than heat. They
are cooler to the touch, helping to keep your house cooler during
the hot summer months.
- Using less energy means lower utility
bills month after month
- Less energy used means less air
pollution
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2) Who is behind the fundraiser?
In
Illinois the fundraiser is sponsored by the Illinois Department
of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and ComEd, and administered
by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
In Connecticut the fundraiser is sponsored by Connecticut Light and
Power and The United Illuminating Company, and administered by the
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund.
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3) How is this fundraiser different from others?
The fundraiser provides:
- Flexibility - Participate however
and whenever is best for your organization.
- No minimum purchase requirement – Pay
for only for the number of bulbs sold.
- A strong PR opportunity – Lights
for Learning can create and distribute press releases to help support
your sale.
- An educational opportunity – Informative
and interactive programs can be tailored to educate children ranging
in age from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Programs endorse
the standards set forth by the Illinois and Connecticut State Education
Boards.
- A product for everyone - A variety
of sizes and styles will meet the needs of all customers.
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4) How much do we earn?
You will earn 50% profit while still offering
competitively priced products. We also have prizes for those
students that are able to sell over 25 bulbs.
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5) I am not a school
but would like to raise funds for my organization.
Can I participate?
Absolutely. The fundraiser works for athletic teams, Boy or
Girl Scout troops or any K-12 group that wants to raise funds.
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6) Is
it complicated to participate?
It’s easy! You will receive an order form for each participant.
You also have the opportunity to have one of our Field Representatives come
to your school to either host a kick-off assembly or simply just address a
small group of kids. We will tailor every sale to your
needs. It can be a door-to-door sale or a booth at a baseball
game or grocery store! At the end of the sales period, compile
the number of bulbs sold and send in a check for half of the amount
raised. Keep the other half and the bulbs are sent to you for
distribution within 2 weeks. Help is available through the entire
process.
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7) Do you have materials
in Spanish?
Yes. The order form is available
in a Spanish version. Simply request it.
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