We would all like to save money, use fewer resources and help the environment, but where do you get started doing this? One place to look, whether for home or your office building, is at energytrust.org . Energy Trust of Oregon is a utility funded organization that helps homeowners, businesses and non-profits make their buildings more efficient, which in the end saves a lot. Energy Trust also offers rebates for many home or commercial building efficiency projects- from insulation to modern fluorescent lighting to solar power. Some appliances such as tankless water heaters and efficient furnaces are covered as well, so be sure to check their website for details.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does your business have old, inefficient T12 lighting? Did you know that by replacing the old fluorescent lighting with newer T8 lighting, you can cut your lighting costs in half? Lighting typically represents up to 30% of a business' energy costs so this can mean significant savings to your company in the long term. Even if you are leasing the space, there are benefits available to you and the building owner so find out more today.

Energy Trust of Oregon is offering various incentives for businesses to change over from older T12 flourescent lighting to T8 lighting, and other incentives for motion sensors, etc.  Click here to see some of the incentives, but call and talk to us at Tesla Electric so that we can help you through the pre-approval process before starting your project.

One other place to find information about commercial lighting and the savings you could benefit from is on the State of Oregon Department of Energy website. The state offers tax credits for certain energy efficiency projects, learn more today.

Tesla Electric Company is a certified trade ally with Energy Trust for existing homes; we can also complete your commercial lighting project and assist you through the rebate process to get your money back as quickly as possible. The rebates for home and business are a great way to save and get cash back immediately; plus, you'll save money every month when your utility bill comes.