Dec 2 2009
Ameren Illinois Utilities (AmerenCIPS, AmerenCILCO, AmerenIP) business customers can now receive a special financial incentive to replace inefficient lighting with qualified new high-efficiency, money-saving lighting.
Now through Jan. 31, 2010, Ameren Illinois Utilities (AIU) business customers are eligible for a special additional 10 percent incentive payment when they upgrade older T12 fluorescent lamps to high-efficiency T8 or T5 fluorescent lamps. This 10 percent incentive is in addition to regular AIU Act On Energy® incentives.
T12 fluorescent lighting is being phased out and will not be manufactured after 2011. The Act On Energy incentive effort allows business customers to more easily replace this obsolete T12 lighting and begin reaping energy savings.
Also eligible for the 10 percent incentive are the installation of controls that automatically turn lights off when they are not needed and the replacement of high bay lighting fixtures.
"Our business customers can realize significant savings when they participate in our program," said Cheryl Miller, AIU energy efficiency advisor. "For example, replacing a standard T12 fluorescent light fixture with a high-efficiency T8 fluorescent fixture can reduce electricity consumption by 33 percent.
"Never has energy efficiency been more important. Businesses that take advantage of our programs not only realize savings that can make them more competitive, but enjoy the benefits of improved lighting. This is a win-win, benefiting both the customer and the business."
During the 2009-2010 program year, Act On Energy has $7 million in incentives available to business customers. Act On Energy incentives are designed to help business customers reduce energy consumption, decrease energy costs, improve worker comfort and productivity and reduce carbon footprints.
A key aspect of the award-winning Act On Energy initiative is the incentives for AIU business customers. Act On Energy offers incentives for lighting, refrigeration, motor systems, HVAC systems, small business HVAC and retro commissioning.