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Swiss born musician Andreas Hoffmann founded Green Light New Orleans in 2006 as a response to the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina. "I had to do something to help New Orleans get back on its feet again", he said, "And I knew it had to be beneficial to the city of New Orleans as well as to our planet." Andreas Hoffmann calculated the pollution he created by his band's European tours and figured out how many energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) had to be installed to offset the pollution.
With each concert ticket sold at shows, people were asked to donate to Green Light New Orleans. The audience immediately supported the idea and the fundraiser was a big success. With the support of private donations and sponsors Green Light New Orleans grew rapidlyto meet the rising demands of New Orleanians, who have become increasingly committed to saving energy and helping the planet. Green Light New Orleans is a 501(c)(3) founded out of a desire to rebuild New Orleans into a green community that embraces environmentally strong restoration approaches and transcends historical barriers between race and class.
Green Light New Orleans enables low and fixed income houses to switch from incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) that reduce carbon emissions and utility costs. Our volunteers go to the homes of New Orleans residents and install the CFLs with their help.
The goal of the program is to have a positive environmental impact by increasing the use of CFLs, helping low income residents reduce their utility bills ,and creating a connection between the volunteers and recipients of the service. Our goal is a green New Orleans. The service is free. We change awareness as we change the bulbs, planting a seed that teaches participants that small changes implemented repeatedly make a big difference in combating the effects of climate change and rebuilding in a more efficient and sustainable manner. Read more about Green Light
