These energy efficient, cost effective bulbs will be distributed 'free' by our network of volunteers to disadvantaged individuals, pensioners and low income families throughout Northern Ireland. Every bulb, if used in a lamp/light which is on for more than four hours each day, can save up to £10 every year off electricity bills.

They use one quarter of the electricity and last up to 15 times longer!

NIE are actively encouraging their customers to use less energy and have several schemes ranging from this giveaway, to subsidised cavity and loft insulation schemes to help people in a practical way.

Speaking at the launch Aileen Coney said - "We are out day and daily with people who need our help. These bulbs will be a great help to our clients, and we are extremely thankful to NIE for providing these bulbs free of charge...it really will make a difference."

		Captain Neil McFerrin (Salvation Army), Claire McCambridge (NIE) and SVP Regional Administrator Aileen Coney along with children from Thorndale Hostel in North Belfast at public launch.	click to enlarge
To get free and impartial energy efficient advice call the Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre on freephone 0800 512 012 or go to www.est.org.uk