HELPING TENANTS SAVE ENERGY & MONEY
When Allen Schalla took over as property owner for 412 Marion Professional Centre — a commercial office space in St. Boniface — he realized the 12-year-old building was in serious need of lighting upgrades. Through our Business Lighting Program, he was able to upgrade the fixtures to energy-efficient alternatives and save money on his energy bills.
THE PROJECT
Allen’s contactor, Gerry Murray from G&K Electric Inc., removed 30 CFL lamps from the building’s stairwell, five 150W metal halide lamps from the building exterior, and 14 T8 fixtures from office spaces, replacing them with energy-efficient LEDs. The team at G&K Electric Inc. also added occupancy sensors to the kitchenette, storage rooms, and electrical room.
“It’s a no-brainer when you have old-style lighting to upgrade to reduce long-term costs.”
— Allen Schalla, Property Owner
THE SAVINGS
With these upgrades, the building is expected to save over 14,200 kWh (kilowatt-hours) of electricity each year, which translates to around $700 in savings annually on their energy bills! Plus, we provided them with an incentive of $1,900 for their upgrades, which includes our 25% customer bonus.
THE PROCESS
When Allen decided to start the process of upgrading the lighting in the building, he contacted Gerry who submitted the Efficiency Manitoba program application. Once approved, the G&K Electric team installed the new lights, and we provided Allen with the incentive. Allen was happy with the upgrades and recommends the Business Lighting Program for its simplicity and the ability to help his tenants reduce their energy bills.
Do you want to save energy and money for your business? Applying for the program is easy — business owners can apply on their own or have contractors apply on their behalf through myEM, our online application system. We’ll review your application to see if your business is eligible and provide a clear outline of your estimated incentive. That way, you can plan and review your budget before making any commitments to the project.
ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER?
Business owners or contractors can apply for financial incentives through the Business Lighting Program. Check out our program guide for more details on our incentive rates and eligibility requirements.
ARE YOU A SUPPLIER OR CONTRACTOR?
If you’re a supplier or contractor, we encourage you to join our supplier network. You’ll be listed on our website as a registered Efficiency Manitoba supplier and can offer our programs to your customers. You’ll also have access to training opportunities and materials offered by our team of experts, and you can promote our energy efficiency programs in your advertising. The best part? It’s free to register and participate!