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Dutch Save Energy By Lighting Up

The Dutch are getting rid of incandescent light bulbs

A small city in the Netherlands is passing out more than 20,000 energy-saving lightbulbs. It’s part of a new program to help low-income households save money while they conserve energy.

A group of "energy coaches" have begun travelling from house to house by bicycle, delivering the light bulbs and dispensing advice on how the households can make their homes more environmentally friendly. Deutsche Welle traveled to the Dutch city of Leeuwarden to learn more.

 

Report: Andrew Ryan

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