FROM TORONTO HYDRO: As discussed, Earth Hour will not create a surge in power because: When people turn their lights back on, the system has still been working for the whole hour, just not as heavily. Earth Hour is different from a blackout. What happens in blackouts is that all equipment, including heavy equipment such and furnace motors and fans, start working at once. When everything comes back on all at once, the system can short out. Thanks for your support. _____________________________________________ March 28 4:12 pm EST: I have spoken with Ontario Hydro who have assured me that if people were to turn their non-essentials electricals back on at 9pm, it will NOT create a blackout or power surge. Because there is power running through the grid still, while Earth Hour is in progress, turning a light on will not cause the grid to go bananas. It's no different than everyone turning on their lights at dusk. Relax people. Thank you. ________________________________________________ ***It is impossible to send out a reminder to an event with members over 1,200 attendees. You will have to remember on your own.*** http://www.facebook.com/help.php?page=216 Who: YOU! Everyone around the world What: http://www.earthhour.org/ When: March 29, 2008, 8pm your local time Where: In your own home and/or workplace Why: To create AWARENESS about energy consumption ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE ASKING WHERE THIS EVENT IS TAKING PLACE. This happens in your home or your workplace at 8pm (your local time) on March 29th WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD by simply turning off your lights, your TV, your dishwasher, your heating or a/c. You don't have to be in Toronto (they won't let me not put something in that spot) or a major city to participate. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ On March 29th, 2008 at 8pm local time Earth Hour will commence ALL AROUND THE WORLD. Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a POWERFUL MESSAGE about the need for action on global warming. Be part of making Earth Hour 2008 a huge, global success by telling your friends and family. Remember, every single light makes a statement and makes a difference. Last year, on 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney (Australia) businesses turned off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney’s energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,616 cars off the road for a year. ++Pledge your support for Earth Hour and find out more about the lights-out campaign at earthhour.org, the official website. http://www.earthhour.org