MICHIGAN CITYÂ â The winds of cash savings for going green are blowing toward the maker of industrial air compressors outside Michigan City.
Sullivan-Palatek was presented a ceremonial check of more than $15,000 last week by NIPSCO, representing a partial rebate on a $46,000 lighting project that will conserve energy at the plant on U.S 20 near Hitchcock Road.
Sullivan-Palatek switched to more energy efficient LED lighting in the 165,000-square-foot workshop of its plant, said Scott Newcomb, director of plant operations.
Ride along with LaPorte Police Specialist Justin Dyer as he patrols the streets of LaPorte.
Newcomb said 450 old light fixtures in the high ceiling were replaced with fixtures burning exclusively LED bulbs.