Dayton Power & Light Company (DP&L), a subsidiary of The AES Corporation
(NYSE: AES) awarded Victoria Theatre Association with an energy
efficiency rebate of $67,650 for extensive lighting upgrades in The Arts
Garage.
Over the summer Victoria Theatre Association replaced 445 lighting
fixtures with energy efficient LED fixtures that will save 519,387
kilowatt hours of energy and about $41,000 annually. More than 230
motion sensors were also installed to turn off unnecessary lighting
based on occupancy. Victoria Theatre Association is already seeing
savings on their electric bills.
Separately, The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation (DP&L
Foundation) announces it has become Victoria Theatre Association’s
official energy sponsor. The Victoria Theatre Association recognizes the
value of maintaining its landmark performing arts facilities, including
Victoria Theatre, the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts
Center, The Loft Theatre and The Arts Garage with up-to-date energy
efficient systems.
To maximize all opportunities for energy efficiency, the Victoria
Theatre Association worked closely with The Dayton Power and Light
Company (DP&L) to secure rebates for building projects with potential
energy savings.
On Tuesday, September 23, DP&L President and CEO Derek A. Porter will
present Victoria Theatre Association officials with an energy efficiency
rebate of $67,650 for an extensive lighting upgrade in the Arts Garage.
“DP&L’s mission is to keep the lights on for our residents, and to
ensure that the cultural life of our community shines brightly for many
years,” Porter said. “Like many of our employees who are involved in
theater, music or arts programs in their communities, I am passionate
about organizations like the Victoria Theatre Association because of the
significant value they bring to our lives.”
“We welcome DP&L Foundation as our official energy sponsor,” says
President and CEO of Victoria Theatre Association and The Arts Center
Foundation, Ken Neufeld. “The DP&L rebate program has meant huge savings
for us and as a downtown business that consumes a lot of energy,
anything we can do to be more efficient and keep expenses down is
important. All proceeds from the garage operations help offset the cost
of running the Victoria Theatre, the Benjamin and Marion Schuster
Performing Arts Center, and the Metropolitan Arts Center. This revenue
helps us offer the best possible rates on rent and services that we
provide to our resident companies like the Dayton Performing Arts
Alliance and the Human Race Theatre Company and our many other arts
partners.”
During the morning rush, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., DP&L representatives will
also be distributing energy efficient compact florescent light bulbs to
parking garage patrons to try out in their own homes and an energy bar
to power them through their day. We encourage all to stop by and learn
about DP&L energy efficiency programs.
About The Dayton Power and Light Company, AES and The Dayton Power
and Light Company Foundation
The Dayton Power and Light Company is the principal subsidiary of DPL
Inc. (DPL) a regional energy provider and an AES Company. DPL’s other
significant subsidiaries include DPL Energy, LLC (DPLE), Miami Valley
Insurance Company (MVIC), and DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (DPLER), which
also does business as DP&L Energy. The Dayton Power and Light Company, a
regulated electric utility, provides service to over 515,000 retail
customers in West Central Ohio; DPLE engages in the operation of
merchant peaking generation facilities; MVIC, a captive insurance
company, provides insurance services to DPL and its subsidiaries, and
DPLER is a competitive retail electric supplier. DPL, through its
subsidiaries, owns and operates approximately 3,800 megawatts of
generation capacity, of which 2,800 megawatts are coal-fired units and
1,000 megawatts are solar, natural gas and diesel peaking units. For
more information about the company, please visit www.dplinc.com.
Follow DP&L on Twitter @DPLToday.
The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is a Fortune 200 global power company. We
provide affordable, sustainable energy to 20 countries through a diverse
portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable
generation facilities. Our workforce of 17,800 people is committed to
operational excellence and meeting the world's changing power needs.
AES’ 2013 revenues were $16 billion and we own and manage $40 billion in
total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com.
Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.
The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private
foundation established in 1985 to invest in our communities and
contribute to the improvement of the overall quality of life. The DP&L
Foundation focuses its contributions in the following strategic
contribution areas: Economic Development, Arts & Culture, Health & Human
Services, and Education. Since its inception, The Dayton Power and Light
Company Foundation has made gifts in excess of $31 million. To learn
more, please visit www.dpandl.com/community.
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