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Savings at a Glance

By participating in the BGE Small Business Energy Solutions program, Pet Depot received financial incentives to update the lighting in its store.

 11 months until payback on project costs
 19,102 kWh/year in energy savings
 $2,483/year in cost savings
 $8,387 in incentives paid

It is said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But, when learned behaviors offer big rewards, they’re worth repeating! Such was the case for Dan Lyons, co-owner of Pet Depot in Timonium and two-time participant in BGE’s Smart Energy Savers Program®.

The family-owned business first took advantage of BGE incentives several years ago to upgrade the lighting in the 7,500-square-foot pet food and supplies store. Since then, both the pet care industry and lighting technology have made significant advancements. Pet Depot now houses one of the area’s only hydrotherapy pools, which helps dogs recover from surgeries and other ailments, while lighting options are now even more energy efficient, so businesses can save more on energy costs.

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Anyone who hasn't participated in BGE's programs yet just doesn't realize how much money they're missing out on saving.
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Dan Lyons, Co-Owner, Pet Depot
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One successful lighting upgrade through BGE’s Smart Energy Savers Program led to another for this pet supply store in Timonium.

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Changing bulbs over the hydrotherapy pool can be difficult. Longer-lasting LEDs reduce maintenance headaches and costs.

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EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER Maryland.

The EmPOWER Maryland charge funds programs that can help you reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and save you money. Since the inception of the EmPOWER Maryland program in 2008, the programs have saved $14.5 billion on installed measures at a cost of $4.1 billion. In addition to new program costs, this charge includes paying off the uncollected costs that were accrued over time by programs required by the EmPOWER statute and authorized by the Commission. In accordance with House Bill 864 the uncollected amounts will be fully paid by the end of 2032.