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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
City of Utica, New York Installs Energy-Efficient EverLast® Induction Acorn Light Fixtures
Jackson, MI– August 11, 2010 – In an effort to reduce energy consumption without taking away from the city's historic, architectural, and cultural charm, the City of Utica, NY replaced one-hundred 150w metal halide fixtures with 70w EverLast® Induction Vintage-Style Acorn Walkway light fixtures within the city's Scenic and Historic Preservation District. The fixtures were purchased with an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
"In addition to aesthetics, the city chose EverLast Induction Lighting over all other brands and technologies because of the energy savings, U.S. components, 10-year warranty, and quality of light they produce," stated Michele Nizzi, Energy Advisor for Eastern Energy Solutions, Inc., the ESCO that sold the new fixtures. "I was an LED representative for two years and no other lighting product or technology can compare to EverLast. EverLast Induction Lighting is by far the most innovative and energy-efficient lighting solution on the market."
EverLast® Induction Type III and Type V Acorn Walkway Fixtures are a cost-effective retrofit for existing pole-mounted globe or acorn fixtures. In addition to the integration of the best quality and most efficient lamp system, the fixtures come with a water-clear, non-yellowing acrylic lens for superior optics. EverLast® Induction Acorn light fixtures reduce energy costs by 50-70% and virtually eliminate maintenance costs by utilizing an induction lamp that is rated for 100,000 hours.
"The total kWh savings is 54%, which will result in approximately $5,049 saved annually simply by switching to EverLast induction acorn fixtures," Nizzi stated. "The city and surrounding businesses are pleased by the color and quality of light produced by the new fixtures. The light distribution is greater and whiter than the previous metal halide fixtures."
The city of Utica was founded in 1832 and is located in a region known as the Mohawk Valley in Central New York. Its residents take pride in the city's historical properties and background. The historic structures that still populate the city are not only symbols of the City's proud past, they continue to contribute to its vitality today – as homes, businesses, meeting places, cultural centers and more.1
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