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City of Moreno Valley
MVU HIGHLIGHTS COMMERCIAL LED LIGHTING PROJECT

Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) recently worked with LED lamps are more appealing than high pressure
Lakeside Terrace Shopping Center to retrofit sodium lights as they can make the property
the centers parking lot lighting to make it more more visible, safe and inviting while attracting
efficient. Replacing existing parking lot lighting environmentally conscious customers seeking
with energy efficient LED lamps is expected to efficient green spaces.
save the owner more than $18,000 a year in
energy and maintenance costs. MVU provided The total cost for the project (LED lamps
a generous rebate of $6,220 to help pay for the plus installation labor and materials) was
costs of improvements 100% financed by PHILIPS LIGHTING
CAPITAL, as a lease with 48 cash flow
positive monthly payments.

Business Owners interested in
participating in Moreno Valley
Electric Utilities Commercial
Lighting Program can call
951.413.3500 or visit MVU’s
website at www.moval.
org/mvutility for more
information.
This energy savings project is anticipated to
have the following impacts:
∙ Reduced electricity demand by 16.5 kW and
electricity consumption by 88,875 kWh per year
∙ Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 62.5
metric tons per year in addition to avoiding
atmospheric mercury contamination.
∙ Improved Lighting conditions with more light
uniformity and levels.
∙ Savings of $13,750.00 on annual electricity
bills at current rates and $4,550.00 on annual
maintenance cost.
∙ With rebates and incentives the projects simple
payback is only 2.8 years.

C i t y o f M o r eno V alle y

Utilities Commission C ur r ent o p ening
The commission needs an adult member. Member must be a business
customer of MVU with a term expiring June 30, 2019.
Two openings as of June 30, 2017 - one member must be a residential
customer of MVU.
YOU’VE GOT GREAT IDEAS. Contact the City Clerk’s Offi ce at (951) 413-3001 for details.
PUT THEM INTO ACTION!

T o A p p l y, G et an A p p li c at i on
City Clerk’s Department
14177 Frederick St.
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
or visit www.moval.org

www.moval.org
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