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Fourth edition of Instant Savings program launched by Energy Efficiency Alberta

Oct 1, 2018 | 6:10 AM

ALBERTA – For those looking to be more energy efficient, or lower their electric output, it’s the time of year again when Albertans can purchase select energy efficient products at participating retail locations and save money right at the till.

The fall 2018 version of Energy Efficiency Alberta’s popular Instant Savings Program started this week and lasts until Oct. 28. 

A wide range of products are once again on the list of available items including LED Recessed Downlight Fixtures, LED Outdoor Yard Lights with Motion Sensors, Heavy-Duty Timers and Energy Efficient Showerheads.

Instant savings range from $2 per light bulb to $12 for a high-efficiency showerhead. 

A release from Energy Efficient Alberta states RONA, Costco, Canadian Tire and The Home Depot are among the retailers across Alberta participating.

The complete list of eligible products and participating retail locations can be found here. (efficiencyalberta.ca/instantsavings)

Monica Curtis, CEO of Energy Efficiency Alberta, says they’re delighted to once again be partnering with retailers across Alberta to offer shoppers great deals on many energy-efficient products.

“The Instant Savings program lets consumers save twice – first at the till then by saving energy costs for years to come.”

Since the Instant Savings Program was launched in April of 2017:

–    Albertans have purchased over 10 million products at more than 600 retail locations.
–    Approximately 11 million GJ of energy has been saved over the lifetime of the products sold; this equals all the energy needs of about 106,000 homes for one year.
–    Approximately 400,000 products are expected to be sold during the fall 2018 campaign at more than 370 retail locations across the province. 

A milestone will also be reached with the sale of the 10 millionth LED bulb as part of the program.