Saratoga County Completes Energy Efficiency Upgrade at County Facilities

BALLSTON SPA — Saratoga County officials have announced the completion of an energy efficiency LED lighting upgrades that will save approximately $46,500 a year in energy costs. A total of 1,929 florescent fixtures were replaced with LEDs at the County Department of Public Works garage and office space, Correctional Facility, and Animal Shelter, reducing energy consumption at these facilities by 300,700 kilowatt hours a year. 

The upgrade provides for energy and cost savings as well as improved lighting throughout the buildings, as LED lights are more energy efficient, shine brighter, and last longer than traditional lighting. 

The County took advantage of a utility incentive of $31,019 offered by National Grid for this $277,586 project, which is expected to pay for itself in energy savings and efficiencies in approximately six years. Following an RFP process, the County contracted with Centrica Business Solutions to perform energy and lighting assessments and installation of the fixture replacements to LEDs.