DENVER (July 30, 2020) – As part of its commitment to supporting customers through the COVID-19 crisis, Xcel Energy today announced the donation of more than one million high-efficiency LED light bulbs to Colorado food banks. The 4-packs of bulbs will be free for food bank patrons. The goal is to help people access high-efficiency light bulbs which use up to 90% less energy than regular incandescent bulbs, reducing energy use and lowering energy bills.
Food Bank of the Rockies will receive the first shipment of more than 27,000 4-packs this month. They will receive four more shipments over the next few months. Other food banks along the front range will start receiving shipments of LED lights starting in September. This includes Weld Food Bank in Greeley, Metro Caring and Denver Inner City Parish in Denver, Life Center in Littleton, and The Action Center in Lakewood. These large food banks will then distribute bulbs to partner agencies across the state.
“With so many families facing financial challenges due to COVID-19, everyone is looking for ways to save money, and this is a simple way to reduce your energy use and lower your bills,” says Sherryl Volkert, program manager at Xcel Energy. “An ENERGY STAR® LED bulb lasts at least twelve years and can save more than $55 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.”
Xcel Energy partners with various retailers to offer discounts of up to $3 per LED bulb to all its Colorado customers. The discounted bulbs are sold on shelves that are marked with an Xcel Energy discount sticker. Visit https://my.xcelenergy.com/s/residential/home-rebates/home-lighting/bulb-finder to learn which retailers participate.
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