10/23/2003: Affiliates and Ace Hardware
US Energy Affiliates will be represented at the upcoming national Ace Hardware Show in Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, October 24 through Monday October 27, 2003.
Stop by Booth #4443 to learn about energy efficient upgrades for your Ace Hardware store. Energy Efficient lighting has proven to enhance product visibility and make retail outlets more profitable.
9/24/2003: Sister company wins contract
US Energy Capital-a sister company of US Energy Affiliates, was chosen to provide a special financing program for lighting upgrades for the commercial customers of Austin Energy in Texas. Under this special program, commercial customers of can finance their energy saving lighting upgrades with a 0% interest rate! As always, US Energy Capital provides financing for 100% of the total project cost! This allows customers to have self-funding projects that pay for themselves from the savings realized by installing more energy efficient lighting.
For more information regarding attractive financing for energy project throughout the United States, contact US Energy Capital: Toll Free: 800-562-1659 Fax: 770-761-8721
7/16/2003: Lighting improvements
Many businesses are lowering their lighting bills by installing energy-efficient equipment such as fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamps, task lighting, reflectors, and lighting controls.
Participants in the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Lights program are using lighting options to cut their bills in half—and earn an average 58% return on their investment.
Using energy-efficient equipment can: reduces the incidence of eyestrain and headaches among employees, improving worker productivity and can raise the market value of a building. Certain equipment is commonly found in effective lighting systems.
Energy-efficient fluorescent lamps
Energy-efficient fluorescents save about 35% of the wattage used by standard fluorescents, provide more accurate color rendering, which may improve marketability of products such as food or clothing.Electronic ballasts
They operate 75% more quietly than conventional ballasts, eliminating the familiar flicker and hum of older fluorescent lights.Reflectors
Reflectors can increase the effectiveness of a fluorescent lighting fixture by about 10%. Reflectors installed with energy-efficient lamps and electronic ballasts can reduce lighting energy costs by as much as 70%.Compact fluorescent lamps
Compact fluorescents last about 10 times longer than incandescent lamps. Lights that operate much of the time, such as in hallways or stairwells, are popular applications for compact fluorescent lamps.Lighting controls
Automatic controls such as occupancy sensors help turn lights off when certain areas—such as conference rooms, storage rooms, and restrooms—are unoccupied. Autodimming controls are available that automatically adjust light levels according to existing daylight.Many utilities are helping their customers buy and install efficient lighting equipment. A rebate from your utility can further cut the already short payback periods for investing in energy-efficient lighting.
For more information on Energy-Efficient Lighting Upgrades
Call US Energy Affiliates - 800-524-5385
