There is a common misconception that achieving energy independence and reducing carbon emissions in America will require terrible economic and personal sacrifices. If we all are willing to exercise a little foresight and work together, this simply isn’t true. For example, here’s something we can all do in about 18 Seconds.

Not only does swapping out inefficient incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs actually benefit consumers, it’s a move that is being increasingly recognized by both government and industry as useful and productive. But, there’s more that needs to be done.