[August 11, 2014]

Dayton Power and Light Awards Central State University Rebate of $133,135 for Lighting Efficiency Upgrades

Dayton Power & Light (DP&L) has awarded Central State University energy efficiency rebates of $133,135.54 for a project that upgraded interior and exterior lighting throughout the campus with more energy efficient systems.

Central State University's energy conservation initiatives are aligned with one of President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond's six compelling priorities - building and maintaining an efficient and effective institutional operation. The overarching energy conservation initiative (i.e. roofs, lighting, mechanical systems, water fixtures, etc.) is estimated to save Ohio taxpayers over one million dollars annually.

"DP&L is proud to award Central State University with a rebate check recognizing their focus on advanced energy efficiency solutions that will save energy and keep costs down," said DP&L President and CEO Derek A. Porter.

After Central State University selected The Brewer-Garrett Company as general contractor for the project, Project Manager Rich Taylor applied for an interior lighting rebate in July 2013. Additional applications for exterior lighting and sensors/controls were made in October 2013.

As part of the project, the Greene County university upgraded more than 6,800 interior fixtures to more efficient fluorescent systems. They replaced lighting with fixtures using low watt lamps and decreased a number of lamps in fixtures to reduce the overall wattage. Occupancy sensors were also installed around campus to turn off lights in spaces not in use.

For exterior lighting, a total of 409 Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures were installed to replace iefficient High Intensity Discharge (HID) fixtures.

With the new and more efficient lighting on its campus, Central State University will be saving 1,697,843 kWh per year and an estimated $125,000 annually. "DP&L has enjoyed working with the Central State facilities team over the last year," said Porter. "Their lighting retrofits will not only save the university energy and money, but they will provide the students and staff high quality, efficient lighting, which offers the additional benefits of employee satisfaction and productivity, as well as improved student performance."

For more information about DP&L's energy efficiency rebates for businesses, visit our website or email a program manager at [email protected].

About The Dayton Power and Light Company and DPL Inc.

The Dayton Power and Light Company is the principal subsidiary of DPL Inc. (DPL), a regional energy company. DPL's other significant subsidiaries include DPL Energy, LLC (DPLE), Miami Valley Insurance Company (MVIC), and DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (DPLER), which also does business as DP&L Energy. The Dayton Power and Light Company, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over 515,000 retail customers in West Central Ohio; DPLE engages in the operation of merchant peaking generation facilities; MVIC, a captive insurance company, provides insurance services to DPL and its subsidiaries, and DPLER is a competitive retail electric supplier. DPL, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates approximately 3,800 megawatts of generation capacity, of which 2,800 megawatts are coal-fired units and 1,000 megawatts are solar, natural gas and diesel peaking units. Further information can be found at www.dplinc.com. Follow DP&L on Twitter (News - Alert) @DPLToday.

DPL Inc. was acquired by The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) in 2011. AES is a Fortune 200 global power company. It provides affordable, sustainable energy to 20 countries through a diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Its workforce of 17,800 people is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world's changing power needs. AES' 2013 revenues were $16 billion and it owns and manages $40 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.

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