Avista representative discusses lighting efficiency

Jerry Wright from Avista spoke as the guest speaker at the regular membership meeting for the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 15. The main focus of his presentation dealt with the current incentives for T12 fluorescent tube conversions.

Most T12 bulbs are used commercially and can be found in the majority of businesses in the area. Avista is currently offering incentives for all T12 fluorescent bulbs to be replaced with the more energy efficient T8 fluorescents.

T12s are a common fluorescent light used commercially and usually come in lengths of four or eight feet. The “1...