ATLANTA, May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power has
recognized DeBartolo Construction Services, for its focus on energy
efficiency in the construction of The Office apartments on
Piedmont Avenue in downtown Atlanta. The Office, once a former
office building, is now a repurposed 20 story luxury high-rise
featuring 327 apartment homes.
Georgia Power leaders recently visited The Office to
present DeBartolo with a rebate check of $258,825 for various energy efficiency upgrades
throughout the renovation including CFL lighting retrofits, the
installation of programmable thermostats, selection of Energy Star
appliances and energy efficient doors and windows, among other
improvements.
"We congratulate DeBartolo for recognizing the value and appeal
of offering the most energy efficient lifestyle options for
potential new residents at The Office," said Mitchell King, region manager for Georgia Power.
"DeBartolo has been committed to sustainability and energy
efficiency throughout this process and we look forward to working
with them again on future, innovative projects."
Georgia Power estimates The Office will be able to save
more than 1,203 megawatt-hours (MWh) in annual energy savings with
these upgrades. Residents living at the complex can expect savings
of up to $400 per year due to the
energy efficiency upgrades.
Georgia Power's Home Energy Improvement Program makes rebates
and incentives available to multifamily property customers to help
them become more attractive to potential tenants. The program
encourages customers to choose the approach that best fits their
specific needs and budget and offers property owners two ways
(Whole House or Individual Improvements) to make energy efficiency
upgrades with rebate amounts of more than $1,000 possible. For more information, visit
www.georgiapower.com/multifamily.
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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