MOUNT VERNON – After receiving a Citywide American Electric Power rebate to update to LED lights in 2019, the Mount Vernon Fire Department (MVFD) saw savings in its electric utility bill of $2,100.
“This is like getting a 12% increase on an investment,” Chad Christopher, MVFD fire chief, said. “It’s also reduced the time we had to take in changing out the light bulbs, which saves on worker hours as well.”
Quality LED light bulbs last longer, are more durable and offer comparable or better light quality than other types of lighting, according to a press release from the MVFD. LED lights are free of all harsh chemicals and they do not emit UV rays. LED lights are also 100% recyclable and can significantly reduce the carbon footprint. With one LED light able to do the work of roughly 25 incandescent light bulbs over its lifetime, LED lights also help save on materials and production. Considering that 600 fluorescent bulbs were recycled, the cost savings and the good it will do for the environment over time will be substantial.
The City of Mount Vernon has made similar changes to the other public buildings and expects to see savings there as well, through touchless light switches using motion detection.
“It only makes sense for us to invest in this newer technology,” Mayor Matt Starr said. “Coupled with the smart technology that we recently installed in public buildings, we are poised to see more savings over the years to come.”
More information about the Mount Vernon Fire Department can be found at MountVernonOhio.org as well as on Facebook.
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