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Earth Month ‘LED Bulbs for Fines’ Program Announced

Do you have library fines and want to lower your electricity bill? The Chula Vista Public Library, the City of Chula Conservation Section of the Public Works Department and SDGE are partnering to host an “LED Bulbs for Fines” program throughout the month of April. As part of the City’s celebration of Earth Month, the Library will allow patrons to erase up to $15 in library fines by bringing in the receipt from a purchase of LED light bulbs. Bulbs must be purchased from a Chula Vista retailer.

Those with library fines may bring their receipt to any of the library’s three branches – Civic Center, South Chula Vista or Otay Ranch, and show it to a library staff member. An amount equal to the LED purchase (up to $15) will be reduced from the library fine.

LED bulbs are typically 75% more energy efficient than incandescent lights, making them a cost effective way to lower the monthly energy bill. A discounted pack of three 13-watt LED bulbs will be available for purchase for only $10 at the Go Green & Clean Family Day at the Otay Ranch Town Center, Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 2 pm. A 13-watt bulb will replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb.

Those who have questions about LED light bulbs are welcome to contact the City’s Conservation Section at (619)-409-3893 or email [email protected] to set up a free Home Energy & Water Check-Up.

The Chula Vista Library branches are as follows: Civic Center Branch, 365 F St, (619) 691-5069; South Chula Vista Branch, 389 Orange Av, (619) 585-5755; and Otay Ranch Branch, Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Rd, #409, (619) 397-5740.