Overview
Ideal Energy began working with Midway Star Academy in St Paul, MN in January of 2024 to help them convert the school interior to LED lighting. Ideal Energy was able to secure a Direct Install Rebate from Xcel Energy and CEE for 100% of the project cost which made the payback immediate. 641 fluorescent fixtures were converted to Type B LED with ballasts removed.
before
Annual Savings*
|$13,733
Project Facts
- Annual Displaced Energy: 130,788 KWh Eliminated
- Incentives: $39,711.00 Rebate
- ROI (Return on Investment): 0 Month Payback 100% Internal Rate of Return
Details
By switching to LED they eliminated 193,720 lbs. of Green House Gas Emissions from the environment annually, which is equal to removing 20.5 passenger vehicles from the road.
- Eliminated 665 ballasts, which further reduced maintenance costs
- A longer LED lifespan means less product in landfills
- LED lights are Non-Toxic, unlike fluorescent lamps that contain mercury