The program is being offered as part of the companies’ effort under Ohio’s new energy law to reduce energy usage by 22.2% by the end of 2025 and reduce peak demand by 7.75% by the end of 2018.
John Paganie, vice president of energy efficiency and customer service at FirstEnergy, said: “We are pleased to launch this program for our residential customers in Ohio. CFLs are a great way for customers to reduce energy use in their homes. In addition to delivering energy-efficient light bulbs, we’re providing customers with good information and tips on how they can save energy and save money.”
FirstEnergy expects to mail or hand-deliver nearly four million CFLs throughout its Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison service territories, with distribution beginning in mid-October.
The CFL giveaway was approved on September 23, 2009, by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services.
