Through their participation in United Illuminating’s Small Business Energy Advantage Program, SIGN Lite received an award for business leadership and environmental stewardship. The company was recognized for taking advantage of conservation programs from the Connecticut Energy Conservation Load Management Fund. SIGN Lite partnered with UI to retrofit all the lighting in its building to increase its energy efficiency. SIGN Lite also partnered with UI to buy a new energy-efficient air compressor as well as energy-efficient commercial air conditioners. President Elaine DeTulio estimates the changes have saved over $31,000 and 76,121 pounds of coal from being burned.  “This was a win-win,” she explained. “We reduced the company’s energy use drain on the electrical grid and SIGN Lite received financial assistance from UI to install this new energy-efficient equipment.” Any companies interested in the details of the program can contact DeTulio for more information.

SIGN Lite just completed all the way finding signage for the Long Wharf parking garage in New Haven Connecticut. The highly customized sign package was the result of Fusco Corporation and United Illuminating partnering to help with the cost to manufacture the signs with energy-efficient LED lighting.  The LED lighting is brighter, longer lasting and energy efficient  The project was completed in February, 2009.

SIGN Lite will be producing complete sign packages for three New York State train stations: Scarborough, Ossing and Philipse Manor. The sign packages will include both platform and wayfinding signs. It is anticipated the work will be completed in late summer/early fall 2009.

SIGN Lite has donated signage and banners for The Hole in the Wall Gang, founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. With corporate offices in New Haven, Connecticut, its original camp in Ashford, Connecticut, and programs throughout the world, The Hole in the Wall Gang camps provide services and programs to children with cancer and other serious illnesses and conditions. SIGN Lite has been donating signs and banners to the organization for the past five years.