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Plainview Volunteer Fire Dept. Gets $30,000 In Energy Saving Rebates
The department replaced hundreds of light fixtures, which are expected to save $22,000, PSEG Long Island said.
![Members of the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department received a rebate check for approximately $30,000 from PSEG Long Island.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24966732/20240725/110929/styles/patch_image/public/image006___25110743866.jpg)
PLAINVIEW, NY — The Plainview Volunteer Fire Department isn't just saving lives, it is saving energy.
The department received energy efficiency rebates of $29,821 from PSEG Long Island. They replaced more than 600 interior and exterior lighting fixtures and lights at the Old Country Road firehouse and the Round Swamp Road firehouse.
"We commend the department for being good stewards of their finances and the earth. These projects will yield significant savings for the department into the future,” said Michael Voltz, director of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for PSEG Long Island.
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These energy-saving measures are expected to save the fire department approximately $22,000 on its energy costs each year, PSEG Long Island said.
For information on residential and commercial rebates and incentives, you can visit PSEG Long Island's website.
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