TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Meigs County District Public Library system has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to upgrade its lighting systems to LEDs for an expected savings of more than $6,500 annually.<\/p>\n
![\"Meigs](\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/18-0626-racine-spring-696x522.jpg\" "\\"Meigs")
\nAll exterior and interior lighting for three of the system\u2019s libraries \u2013 Middleport, Pomeroy and Racine public libraries \u2013 will make the switch to LEDs. In addition to delivering an immediate payback, the work is expected to qualify the library system for a nearly $2,000 rebate from AEP Ohio. The anticipated return on investment is 14 percent.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are making much-needed capital improvements to our libraries that will deliver a noticeable benefit to our users while saving a significant amount of taxpayer dollars,\u201d said Kristi Eblin, Meigs County District Public Library director. \u201cI am confident our users and staff will be pleased with the enhanced lighting, and we will free up funds that can be used for technology and programs to serve our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
LED lighting uses an average of 60 percent less energy than the replaced systems. With a lifetime rating of 50,000 \u2013 100,000 hours, LED lights last 3 to 5 times longer than less efficient bulbs, which will reduce the library\u2019s operations and maintenance costs. And because LED lighting puts out less heat, the library can expect to lower its cooling bills in the summer months.<\/p>\n
LED lighting is also easier on the eyes, which is of considerable benefit to library patrons.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy making a relatively simple and cost-effective change in lighting, the Meigs County District Public Library is making a tremendous improvement in how it operates,\u201d said Greg Smith, Energy Optimizers, USA, president. \u201cThe system will conserve both financial and natural resources and enhance its reader-friendly spaces, all while demonstrating accountability to its stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n
About Energy Optimizers, USA:<\/strong> The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition in 2016.<\/p>\n
\nEnergy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs.<\/p>\n