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Power Down Garden Party

Help the Penn Museum help the University of Pennsylvania, and our wider community, conserve energy--by joining our afternoon Garden Party!

Penn has issued a "Power Down Challenge" for this Thursday, June 17. It encourages all who can participate to turn off the lights, shut down office computers, copiers and printers. For just one hour -- 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 17 -- you can help Penn ascertain the amount of energy it can conserve on a regular basis. 

The change in electricity use during the "Challenge" hour will be measured against a baseline set from earlier that day. Penn has pledged to reduce its electricity use by three megawatts during the "Challenge," but is aiming for a reduction of five to six megawatts, enough energy to power approximately 500 homes for a whole year. This initiative is part of Penn's larger commitment to reduce energy use by 17 percent by 2014, as outlined in its Climate Action Plan.

In support of this effort, the Penn Museum has organized a "Power Down Garden Party" in the Warden Garden from 3 - 4 p.m. on June 17 (rain location: Upper Egyptian Gallery). Join us for free lemonade,Tastykakes, music, games, even a free giveaway of Penn beach pails for kids! The event is open to all Penn staff and the public. Attendees will learn about the Museum's upcoming "Silk Road Summer Nights" series and enjoy some time with friends and coworkers.

Please unplug your office and join us for an empowering hour of fun and human connectivity!

 For more information on the Challenge, please visit  

http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/current/latestnews/061010-2.html