Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, Pa., launched its Energy Saving Sweepstakes Feb. 1. The grand-prize winner will receive $15,000 toward his or her next 10 years worth of energy bills. In addition to the grand prize, Lutron will award first-prize winners $1,500 toward Lutron lighting controls and other energy-saving products. Second-prize winners will receive a Maestro IR remote control dimmer.

With increasing energy prices, this sweepstakes is a great opportunity to create awareness about the energy savings benefits provided by lighting controls. Setting lights to lower levels greatly reduces electricity consumption and extends the life of light bulbs. Statistics compiled by Lutron Electronics show that dimming a traditional incandescent bulb by just 10 percent saves 10 percent of electricity and doubles its lifespan.

Entry forms are available at participating lighting showrooms or online at www.lutron.com/sweepstakes. The sweepstakes runs through the end of April.

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