OMES receives OG&E rebate for energy-efficient lighting project

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Office of Management and Enterprise Services is proud to have received a $42,000 rebate check from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) last month for completing a lighting retrofit project for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

At the ODOT facility, OMES Facilities Management replaced aging fluorescent light bulbs with LEDs, resulting in energy and cost savings for the state. By routinely assessing maintenance needs and opting for the most energy-efficient products, OMES is helping modernize state buildings, reduce the state’s utility consumption and save taxpayer dollars.

The lighting retrofit project at ODOT saves 131,364 kilowatt hours over the course of a year and reduces the state’s electrical demand by 50 kilowatts annually. This translates to saving $8,000 in annual electric costs. Swapping 25- to 32-watt fluorescent light bulbs with 8.9-watt LED plug-and-play bulbs not only contributes to sustainability but also aligns with the OFM team’s dedication to responsible resource management.

“We are thrilled to have completed this project for our partners at ODOT and to have received acknowledgment from OG&E,” said Nathan Wald, administrator of the OMES Capital Assets Management division, which houses the Facilities Management team. “This achievement underscores our agency’s commitment to excellent customer service, energy efficiency and smart financial decisions for the good of our state.”

Facilities Management maintains all the stateowned buildings on the Capitol Campus, including the State Capitol, Governor’s Mansion and agency offices. Tasked with balancing high standards of operations with cost- and energy-efficient strategies, the team aims to provide comfortable and safe working environments for state employees and the citizens they serve while getting the best value for Oklahoma.