AEP Offering Discount On Some LED Bulbs

American Electric Power of Ohio said Monday it is offering a $10-$15 discount on some LED bulbs.

According to a news release, AEP is offering the discount on select models of on ENERGY STAR LED -- or light-emitting diode -- bulbs.

The pilot program is part of an overall initiative to reduce the price of select ENERGY STAR-qualified products for AEP Ohio customers.

"LED bulbs approach 80 percent efficiency, which means 80 percent of their electrical energy is converted to light energy. Compare that with incandescent bulbs, which operate at about 20 percent efficiency," the AEP release said.

The discount on LED bulbs is being offered through a pilot program available at nearly 60 retail outlets in Ohio.

"We are offering these in-store discounts on LED bulbs through the end of 2011 at Sam's Club, The Home Depot and Lowe's stores across our Ohio service territory," said Jon Williams, AEP Ohio manager energy efficiency and peak demand response. "Included among the benefits of LEDs are high-energy efficiency, long operating lifetime, reduced radiant heat, directional illumination and aesthetic appearance."

The discount is available on purchases made Sept. 1 through Dec. 31 or until funds are depleted, the AEP release said.

According to the release, the AEP Ohio ENERGY STAR LED Pilot Program is part of the gridSMART initiative offered by the utility to help its residential customers use less energy, lower energy costs, conserve natural resources and protect the environment.