Georgia hospital earns thousands of dollars for saving energy

Midtown Medical Center was presented a rebate check for $27,600 for making energy efficiency improvements


Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, Ga., received a rebate check for $27,600 for making energy efficiency improvements, according to an article on the WTVM website.

The program included upgrading 3,800 lighting fixtures to higher lighting, installing 10 occupancy sensors and upgrading 362 exit signs to high efficiency LED lighting in both the main building and the education tower.

The Medical Center also earned $10,000 by upgrading more than 1,000 lighting fixtures to high efficiency lighting.

The Commercial Energy Efficiency Program provides rebates and incentives to all commercial customers. Customers can receive incentives for making qualified improvements including upgrading interior lighting, installing high-efficiency heating and several others.

Read the article.

 



January 30, 2015


Topic Area: Energy and Power


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