Redwood Falls Public Utilities Superintendent Jason Halvorson and Energy Services Representative Nancy Kelly presented Meadowland Farmers Co-Op Elevator Location Manager, Todd Beran, with a $1,142 rebate check. This project included replacing fourteen inefficient high bay light fixtures with new energy-efficient LED fixtures. This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual CO2 sequestration of six acres of forest. Todd said, “The new lights make the area much brighter and quieter. The existing fixtures had older ballasts that were at the end of their life and constantly humming.”

Redwood Falls Public Utilities Superintendent Jason Halvorson and Energy Services Representative Nancy Kelly presented Schult Homes Production Manager, Travis Welch, with a $42,371 rebate check. This project included replacing all lighting in the production and exterior areas to improve light levels for increased visibility and safety. They chose high efficiency LED lights rather than the less efficient alternative. This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions of sixty-four passenger vehicles. Travis said, “We get a lot of comments on how much brighter the new lights are. Our workload has picked up and this has really made a difference.”

Nancy Kelly, Energy Services Rep for Redwood Falls Public Utilities, presented Trailside Truck Service owner, Jeff Paskewitz, with a $1,440 rebate check. This project included replacing eighteen eight-year-old LED light fixtures with new energy-efficient LED fixtures. This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to seven acres of forest. Jeff said, “After 8 years, the fixtures started failing so we replaced them. It was great working with a contractor that is familiar with the rebate programs and forms.”

The city continues to invest in energy efficiency. Recent work qualified for a rebate of $3,726. One project included replacing the older inefficient fixtures in the airport hangar with energy-efficient LED fixtures. Another project included LED street lighting. The city also replaced older inefficient lighting in the utility offices, garage, and storage shed with LED lamps and fixtures. This project reduces greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to fourteen acres of forest or taking three cars off the road.