14 NPU Commercial Customers earn $116,570 in Rebates in Q3

Customers leverage rebate programs for energy-efficient lighting, equipment.

Fourteen commercial and industrial customers of NPU participated in efficiency programs during the third quarter of 2016, resulting in  $116,570 in rebates for installing energy-efficient lighting and equipment.

In addition to the rebates, these customers will also save an estimated $122,000 in utility costs each year as a result of the steps they are taking to improve their energy efficiency.

Businesses taking advantage of efficiency programs this quarter include: Bright Beginnings, Norwich Wine & Spirits, Lantern Energy, Norwich Community Development Corporation and Kids World Childcare.

NPU provides rebates to business customers for replacing traditional incandescent lighting with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and high-efficiency T8 linear fluorescent tubes. NPU customers receive rebates of 35% for the purchase of high efficient lamps and ballasts.

NPU also offers a 0% interest loan program for lighting upgrades with local lenders.

To learn more about these programs, contact Fawn Walker at 860.823.4153.