OC energy rebates 10 times expectations from upgrades

Upgrades of the resort’s electrical infrastructure last year is earning Ocean City extra green in energy rebates from Delmarva Power.

The resort expected $30,000 in returns from the utility company after installing energy-efficient lightbulbs and other appliances last year. City Engineer Terry McGean said that rebates are now expected to come in at $300,000.

“That’s in addition to the energy savings we have from the changes that were made,” he said.

In 2015, Ocean City completed an energy consumption audit with Energy Services Group. The audit identified nearly $4.6 million worth of upgrades that the resort could perform and save the city $258,455 annually on its energy bills.

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