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Some businesses in Ohio are still using T12 florescent tube lighting in their buildings. These bulbs are the largest and least energy efficient florescent bulbs available. If your business hasn't upgraded to more efficient lighting options yet, you may want to do so before the end of 2014. The reason is AEP Ohio has announced that they will discontinue energy efficiency incentives for T12 lighting retrofits as of January 1, 2015. Not only will you gain the benefit of utility incentives money, you're business will realize a significant savings on energy costs. There's no better time to make a switch to T8 or T5 florescent tubes, or the greatest energy saver LED bulbs.

Topics: utility incentives, energy efficiency, AEP Ohio, energy efficient

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Holiday lights can increase the average customer bill by $20 to $40 during the holiday season. But it doesn't have to be if you make the right changes to your holiday lighting display. Energy efficient lighting goes beyond day to day applications around your house. It can provide much needed relief for your wallet during the holiday season too. So relax and enjoy some more egg nog as we give you the gift of 5 tips to make your holiday lighting more energy efficient.

Topics: energy efficiency, holiday lighting, energy efficient, holiday