ATLANTA, July 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today
joined the Georgia Institute of
Technology (Georgia Tech) to
mark the completion of the university's latest effort to conduct
energy efficiency upgrades at two facilities on campus. During a
special event at the Georgia Tech Environmental Biosystems
Building, the company presented a rebate check for $500,000 to Georgia
Tech as part of Georgia Power's Commercial Energy Efficiency
program. The rebate is the largest single rebate ever issued
through the company's Commercial Energy Efficiency Program.
Georgia Tech earned the rebate by
completing various energy efficiency upgrades including upgrading
water chillers that serve a large portion of the campus, replacing
existing motors with high efficiency inverter rated motors and
conversions of condenser water pumps. With the completion of these
upgrades, Georgia Power estimates Georgia
Tech will be able to save more than 16 million
kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually.
"The Commercial Energy Efficiency Program is customizable,
encouraging customers of all sizes to make impactful operational
changes that help them save money and energy in a variety of ways,"
said Latanza Adjei, vice president
of sales for Georgia Power. "We congratulate Georgia Tech for its leadership and commitment to
energy efficiency and innovation throughout the university."
"We are honored to be recognized for our efforts in improving
our energy efficiencies on campus," said Steve Swant, executive vice president for
administration and finance at Georgia
Tech. "Georgia Tech values
practicing continuous improvements. By investing in energy
efficient systems today, we reduce waste and also save money for
many years to come."
Georgia Power has awarded more than $44
million in rebates through the Commercial Energy Efficiency
program since the program's inception in 2011. The program includes
educational resources, rebates and incentives available to all
commercial customers such as school systems, universities,
hospitals, museums and many more. For more information, visit
www.georgiapower.com/commercialsavings.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company
(NYSE: SO), one of the nation's largest generators of
electricity. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and
Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5
million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to
delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering
world-class service to its customers every day and the company is
consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry
leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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