Electrical Association

Land New Projects with Green Solutions

Written by Ken Rowland, Vice President–Northeast Region, Border States Electric

Many business owners view their energy bill as an unavoidable overhead cost. By installing energy efficient lighting and controls, you can help your customers improve the quality of lighting while dramatically cutting their energy costs.

At Border States and Minnesota Electric, our certified lighting specialists and professional engineers work with you to help your customers choose the right products and systems that reduce energy usage while improving their work environment and their impact on the environment.

We provide on-site technical support and product application assistance. Our full complement of energy-saving solutions includes:

• LED and fluorescent lamps, fixtures, and ballasts
• Occupancy sensors and lighting controls
• Variable frequency drives for motors

We can help you find sustainable solutions for your customers that reduce operating costs and conserve energy! Count on us to have reliable, competitively priced products of the highest quality that help you meet EPAct requirements, LEED certification, or a general reduction in energy usage.

Also, contact your local Border States or Minnesota Electric branch for information about these services that can help you limit risk, conserve energy, and reduce total cost:

• Walk-through energy audits & system comparisons
• Lighting system design and layout
• Payback analysis
• Utility rebate assistance
• EPAct tax incentive assistance
• Project financing assistance
• Project kitting and material staging
• Delivery services
• Start-up services for variable frequency drive

Look for our product display at the upcoming MEA/IAEI Summer Conference “Go Green” product show.