Over 5,500 residential units at Schofield Barracks and 2,000 at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii will go dark Saturday night. Both bases will sponsor family movie nights with projectors powered by photovoltaic cells. The Mayor said Earth Hour was a time for people to realize they can work together to make a difference.
Implications - Earth Hour is an initiative meant to spread the word of environmentalism; participants go without electricity for 60 minutes. Government agencies and other organizations are increasingly getting in on the act to demonstrate their corporate responsibility. By adopting eco-friendly power generators during Earth Hour, these public buildings can stay productive and send a message to fellow citizens.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Energy
- Adopting eco-friendly power generators during Earth Hour can be an opportunity for public buildings to showcase their commitment to sustainable energy.
- Corporate Responsibility
- Government agencies and organizations participating in Earth Hour can demonstrate their corporate responsibility by going without electricity for 60 minutes.
- Community Engagement
- Earth Hour is an opportunity for people to come together and work towards making a difference in their community by spreading awareness about environmentalism.
Where This Applies
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can provide eco-friendly power generators for public buildings participating in Earth Hour.
- Government and Public Sector
- Government agencies can promote corporate responsibility by actively participating in Earth Hour.
- Non-profit and Environmental Organizations
- Non-profit and environmental organizations can engage communities and raise awareness about environmentalism through Earth Hour events.
