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Meigs County Public Library upgrades to LED lighting through a partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP City, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

All exterior and interior lighting for three of the system's libraries - Middleport, Pomeroy and Racine public libraries - 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.

"We 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," said Kristi Eblin, Meigs County District Public Library director. "I 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."

LED lighting uses an average of 60 percent less energy than the replaced systems. With a lifetime rating of 50,000 - 100,000 hours, LED lights last 3 to 5 times longer than less efficient bulbs, which will reduce the library's 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.

LED lighting is also easier on the eyes, which is of considerable benefit to library patrons.

"By 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," said Greg Smith, Energy Optimizers, USA, president. "The system will conserve both financial and natural resources and enhance its reader-friendly spaces, all while demonstrating accountability to its stakeholders."

About Energy Optimizers, USA:
Energy 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.

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.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at https://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

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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. 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.

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Energy Optimizers, USA, receives AEP Most Savings Achieved in 2016 award

TIPP CITY, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- AEP Ohio has granted Energy Optimizers, USA, the Most Savings Achieved in 2016 award for the company's outstanding performance and contributions to AEP Ohio's energy efficiency programs.

As a member of AEP's Solution Provider Network, Energy Optimizers, USA, assists AEP Ohio business customers with making energy management upgrades and applying for incentives. Energy Optimizers, USA, uses AEP's prescriptive programs-including energy efficient upgrades to lighting, HVAC systems and refrigeration-along with the company's custom programs to achieve maximum rebate funds.

In 2016, those rebates added up to $550,000 for 45 AEP customers. The company's innovative solutions enabled its clients to realize more than 5 million kilowatt hours in energy savings.

"We are proud to be such a highly-recognized member of the AEP Solution Provider Network," said Greg Smith, president of Energy Optimizers, USA. "Our clients are largely funded by local and state tax dollars. We strive to make it easy for them to not only invest in the future with cost-cutting energy improvements, but to also benefit from all available tax incentives and rebate programs."

"This award confirms that our efforts are paying off where it counts-for our clients and their taxpayers," he added.

Julie Birchfield, customer outreach manager for Energy Optimizers, USA, noted that for many clients, the utility incentives make a program financially feasible.

"Energy efficiency offers a boost to the bottom line by reducing both immediate and long-term operational costs," Birchfield said. "Incentives like those offered by AEP make it easier for our clients to gain those bottom-line benefits by reducing the overall payback period. With the program in place, they can then realize all the nonfinancial rewards, such as serving as energy conservation leaders in their communities."

This is the first time that Energy Optimizers, USA, has received the award.

About Energy Optimizers, USA:

Energy 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. 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.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

* PHOTO CAPTION: In the photo - center (holding award) is Julie Birchfield, Customer Outreach Manager for EOU.

AEP Ohio has granted Energy Optimizers, USA, the Most Savings Achieved in 2016 award for the company's outstanding performance and contributions to AEP Ohio's energy efficiency programs.

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