ATLANTA, May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today new instant-rebate offers from the company on ENERGY STAR® certified CFL and LED bulbs at select retailers statewide. No coupons or rebate forms are needed, shoppers should just look for the Georgia Power tag in-store at participating Costco, Home Depot and Walmart locations to save instantly at the register.

Customers at select retailers will be able to save $1.75 to $8 per pack instantly on a variety of wattages and color temperatures to fit individual lighting needs. The promotion is available at participating Costco locations through June 26 and participating Home Depot or Walmart locations through August 31. Offers are good while quantities last, with a limit of 16 bulbs per customer.

"Our longstanding lighting program is helping customers make small adjustments that deliver big energy savings," said Michele Wagner, director of energy efficiency for Georgia Power. "CFLs and LEDs are exciting technologies that not only offer energy savings, but overall better quality, performance and versatility across a wide variety of lighting applications in homes and businesses."

Customers who take advantage of the program not only save when making the purchase, but should enjoy savings long into the future. ENERGY STAR certified CFL and LED lights consume 75 percent less energy than conventional incandescent lights with CFLs lasting up to seven years and LEDs lasting up to 25 years.

Georgia Power also continues its partnership 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 CFL recycling program.

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

*Costco requires a membership at the time of purchase.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's largest generators of electricity.  Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5 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, 21st century coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.  Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. 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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