Tierra Vista Communities goes green, new construction will have energy efficient lighting Published April 30, 2009 By 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AFB, Colo -- Over the course of its life, a single compact fluorescent bulb can save an average 450 pounds of carbon from being produced. Energy conservation is a hot topic these days and Tierra Vista Communities understands that an act as simple as changing a light bulb can make a huge impact. With a 100 percent CFL initiative in place, will use CFL lighting in all newly constructed Peterson homes and facilities. In addition, Tierra Vista Communities' maintenance department is converting all traditional incandescent light bulbs to CFLs during an initiative appropriately named "Operation Change Out." Maintenance technicians are completing the change out while completing preventative maintenance and during change of occupancy maintenance. "The entire TVC staff is extremely excited about the new 100 percent CFL commitment," said Molly Markel, property manager. "This commitment will help us reach our sustainability goals as one community, and at the same time provide us the opportunity to educate residents on how to be better stewards of the environment." The first new homes in the Peterson TVC community are slated to be available for residency in June. (Information provided by Tierra Vista Communities)