TCP, Inc. a Charter Member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Council
Company manufactures more than one million energy saving light bulbs per day
Aurora, OH – (November 13, 2007) – TCP, Inc. is proud to announce it is a charter member of the newly formed U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Council. The council was announced during the two-day Mayors Climate Protection Summit in Seattle on November 1 and 2, which TCP served as the title sponsor.
The new Climate Protection Council brings business leaders and mayors together to address the issue of climate change and discuss innovative solutions for helping to make cities more sustainable. In addition to TCP, the seven Charter Members include: The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers; American Chemistry Council; DuPont; Johnson Controls, Inc.; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Waste Management.
“As the largest manufacturer of energy saving light bulbs, we are excited to join mayors nationwide in their efforts to reduce the effects of climate change in their communities,” said Ellis Yan, CEO, TCP, Inc. “We applaud their efforts and look forward to working closely with the mayors to tackle this global issue.”
TCP is leading the energy efficient lighting industry, producing more than one million compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) every day. TCP estimates its products account for a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by more than 50,000 metric tons per day. The company manufactures 70 percent of the CFLs on the U.S. market through a variety of name brand, private label and other lighting manufacturers (OLMs), including n:vision at The Home Depot and Great Value at Walmart.
TCP Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, drives lighting innovation for commercial, industrial and residential applications. As the leader in energy efficient lighting, TCP manufactures the most compact fluorescent lamps in the industry, offers one of the largest number of ENERGY STAR approved products and distributes them throughout North America and abroad. In 2006, TCP sales totaled $152 million. The company’s extensive product line includes compact fluorescent lamps, cold cathode, linear and high bay systems, exit and emergency lighting, HID, energy efficient fixtures, and LED lighting products/solutions. For more information, visit us at www.tcpi.com or call (800) 324-1496.