A French energy conservation initiative

Fascinating attempt in France to cut down on light pollution, save money, and cut carbon emissions all at the same time by turning off lights. Although the Eiffel Tower is exempt as are holiday displays, exterior lighting will need to be turned off on non-residential buildings between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. unless it is being used for security purposes. Likewise, interior lights in those buildings will need to be extinguished at 1 a.m. or one hour after the last person has left the building (but what about Elvis - did he leave the building?). The initiative was adopted in January and goes into effect tonight, with substantial fines imposed for offenders. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/01/paris-illumination-ban-city-of-light-dimming_n_3529378.html