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From industry trends and best practices to sustainability initiatives, our monthly Connections Newsletter provides valuable insights, updates, and resources to support our large business customers.
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Taking Control With Lighting Strategies
There are a number of lighting technologies and strategies that can help you optimize savings and enhance the visual appeal of your facility.
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Rebate for Replacing Grass Lawns Increased to $5/Square Foot
Effective October 1, 2022, our Turf Replacement Program raised the rebate rate to up to $5 per square foot for commercial customers replacing their thirsty grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping.
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6 Reasons to Switch to LED Outdoor Lighting
LEDs are the latest technology in energy-efficient lighting. They provide a host of benefits over conventional lighting technologies that can brighten your outdoor space and your bottom line.
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An Ounce of Prevention Saves a Lot of Money
A sound preventive maintenance program is the best way to keep equipment operating at peak performance and keep energy costs down.