Grants available for nonprofits to install energy efficient lighting

A new nationwide grant program will provide qualifying nonprofit organizations with thousands of dollars in cash allowances and services for the purpose of installing new energy efficient lighting systems before the end of 2010. The program was created by VistaBright Lighting, a national supplier of energy efficient lighting products.
The grant program is made possible through the on-going efforts of VistaBright Lighting in organizing the nationwide Energy ALERTSM (Advanced Lighting Equipment Replacement Technology Alliance), comprised of lighting industry manufacturers, distributors, and electrical contractors.
“ALERTSM grants provide qualifying nonprofits with products and services worth thousands of dollars and are scalable to the size of each project,” said Craig Pringle, president of the Alliance. “In addition to the cash allowances towards the purchase of fixtures and lamps, the program includes free professional design and consulting services, reduction of installation costs through the ALERTSM electrical contractor network, and possible additional grants directly from Energy ALERTSM Alliance member firms.”
The grants are designed to assist educational institutions, churches, charitable organizations, and community groups, in reducing the costs of buying and installing state-of-the-art light fixtures in their facilities before the end of 2010.
New, green technology could reduce the monthly average energy costs incurred by an organization.
Interested organizations can download grantee qualifications, application instructions, and an application form at the ALERTSM website: www.energyALERTalliance.com/grants.php Wednesday, March 31 is the application deadline.