Time Is Right for Energy-Efficient LED Light
Bulbs as Prices Fall and Variety Increases
From now until April
26, Ontario residents can
save on LEDs and other energy-efficient products with
saveONenergy COUPONS
TORONTO, March 28, 2015 /CNW/ - What better way to
celebrate Earth Hour than by making the switch to LEDs? With
the launch of the saveONenergy Spring Coupon
event, the time is right for consumers to switch to LEDs and
other energy-efficient devices.
"Earth Hour is a great opportunity to think about the ways in
which we can all make wiser use of electricity," said Terry Young, IESO Vice-President of Conservation
and Corporate Relations. "The saveONenergy
Spring Coupon event makes it easier for consumers to improve
energy efficiency in their homes and reduce their electricity
costs."
Over the last eight years, Ontarians have saved more than
550,000,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity – enough to power the
City of North Bay for a year -
just by using saveONenergy coupons to invest
in LEDs and other energy-efficient devices.
Surging in popularity, LED bulbs are now available in many
shapes to fit a range of light fixtures and in colours that create
the mood and warm glow that many people enjoy. Over the next
month, consumers can head down to a nearby participating retailer
and find coupons for savings of up to $5 off ENERGY STAR® qualified LED
lightbulbs.
Some facts about LED lights:
- LEDs are typically rated to last 20 to 25 times longer and use
75 to 90 per cent less electricity than traditional incandescent
bulbs.
- LEDs cost a fraction of what they did five years ago, falling
from $50 -60 each to as low as
$7.
- In 2013, LEDs accounted for less than one per cent of
residential lighting in the U.S. – but are expected to rise to 33
per cent by the end of the decade.
saveONenergy coupons are also available for
a wide range of other eligible energy-efficient products to help
you reduce your energy use, including: ENERGY STAR®
qualified light fixtures, lighting controls (timers, dimmers,
motion sensors), power bars with integrated timers or auto-shutoff,
heavy duty outdoor timers, ENERGY STAR® qualified
ceiling fans, and outdoor umbrella stands or clothesline kits.
During the Spring Event, saveONenergy coupons
are available on store shelves at participating retailers and can
be downloaded online at saveonenergy.ca.
About saveONenergy
saveONenergy programs for homes and businesses are
offered through local electric utilities with the support of the
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Twice each
year (spring and fall) saveONenergy coupons are
available in-store at participating retailers for instant savings
across a wide range of energy-efficient products. Visit
saveonenergy.ca for more information.
About the IESO
The IESO manages the province's power system so that Ontarians
receive power when and where they need it. It plans and prepares
for future electricity needs, and works with its partners to guide
conservation efforts. On January 1,
2015, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) amalgamated with the
IESO. For more information, please visit
http://www.ieso.ca.
SOURCE saveONenergy