Does it make sense for the Pentagon to dim the lights because it is energy awareness month?

It would make more sense to dim the lights year round, or to swap to more energy efficient lights as a matter of course.

Why use temporary measures when you can take permanent action?

Just turn off all the lights and have people work by candlelight and lanterns.

The white house in constantly lit up like a Christmas tree....Why doesn't the Obama turn down his lights. Even better, his 747 uses 5 gallons per mile. Then he flies it around the world to meet with dignitaries to discuss "saving energy." Turning down the lights at the pentagon is as dumb as the french taking the day off recently to reduce smog.