Georgia Power illuminates savings on ENERGY STAR® certified CFLs and LEDs
Instant rebates available at select retailers through May 31, 2015

ATLANTA, March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today a series of special offers on ENERGY STAR® certified CFL and LED lighting at participating retailers statewide. No coupons or rebate forms are needed to reap the savings on high-tech, high-efficiency lighting options – just look for the Georgia Power tag in-store to save instantly at the register. Offers are good while quantities last, with a limit of 16 bulbs per customer.

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Through May 31, 2015, customers can:

  • Save $3 on select 4-pack CFLs at participating Walmart and The Home Depot retail locations.
  • Save $2-$3 on select LED bulbs at participating Walmart, Sam's Club*, The Home Depot, and Costco* retail locations.

"We're committed to creating opportunities for customers to use energy more efficiently," said Michele Wagner, director of energy efficiency for Georgia Power. "Switching to ENERGY STAR certified CFL and LED lights is one of the easiest ways to save money and energy.  Rebates on these products are always popular with our customers."

Customers who take advantage of this program not only save when making the purchase but should enjoy savings long into the future thanks to the benefits of this advanced lighting technology. ENERGY STAR certified CFL and LED lights consume 75 percent less energy than conventional incandescent lights. CFLs can last up to seven years and LEDs can last up to 25 years.

Georgia Power continues to partner with The Home Depot to offer recycling for CFL bulbs at the retailer's stores in Georgia. The company sponsors in-store bins at The Home Depot locations throughout the state, which creates the state's most widespread recycling program for CFLs.

For a complete list of participating retail locations, special pricing information and in store events, visit www.georgiapower.com/lighting.

* Sam's Club and Costco require memberships at time of purchase.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), the premier energy company serving the Southeast through its subsidiaries. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, advanced coal and natural gas, renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind, as well as a variety of energy efficiency programs. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).

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