Nancy Kelly, SMMPA Energy Services Rep, and Litchfield Mayor Ron Dingmann presented Lance Grobe, President and CFO, and Kurt Elfering, Engineering/Maintenance Manager, and Cassidy Loch, Maintenance Specialist with IRD’s rebate check. Since 2022 IRD has completed four different efficiency projects qualifying for rebates. They include LED lighting for an office remodel project in 2022; a new air compressor and dryer; a compressor control system to efficiently control their three compressors; and a compressed air leak survey and repairs. These projects qualified for a total of $3,200 in rebates. This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking seven cars off the roads. Kurt shared, “IRD Glass is all about partnership. These projects were a fitting example of partnership with our local utility, equipment suppliers, and employees.”

Nancy Kelly, SMMPA Energy Services Rep, and Litchfield Mayor Ron Dingmann presented Brian Cross, Attorney, with his rebate check. This project included replacing one hundred inefficient 4-foot fluorescent lamps with energy-efficient LED lamps. This project qualified for a rebate of $615. This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to planting 3 acres of forest. Brian shared, “I was spending too much time on maintenance and doing them in piecemeal fashion. We decided to retrofit the entire space at one time. Now I will not have to think about lights for a long time.”

Nancy Kelly, SMMPA Energy Services Rep, and Litchfield Mayor Ron Dingmann presented Jenny Klima, Executive Director, with her rebate check. This project included replacing the old fresh air exchange system for the building. The new air-handing unit has a variable speed drive to control the fan speed to save energy. The project qualified for a total rebate of $600. This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to planting three acres of forest. Jenny said, “This project was part of our five-year capital plan and was a significant investment. We are always looking for additional funds to support our projects.”