If things go as planned, Edmonton residents may soon be seeing a change from the nighttime orange glow of traditional streetlights. The city is hoping to replace at least 22% of them with light emitting diode (LED) technology by year’s end.
Providing bluish-toned lighting that is ‘cool’, the upgrade could result in less waste due to heat. This is more energy-efficient and cost-effective than the more traditional style of lighting.
So far, 17% of the area’s 100,000 streetlights have been converted, and the savings have been used to purchase new LEDs. This will use up $4.25m of the city’s $4.95m budget for environmental upgrades. Additional funding is also being sought to complete the work.
This is all part of the city’s plan to reduce energy consumption. The council is currently drafting an energy blueprint that will set targets for things like consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Other facets of the plan include using more energy-efficient vehicles and the purchase of ‘green’ electricity.
The final document is expected to be presented to the city council this upcoming fall.
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