City of Reno adds LED street lighting

Jason Geddes Posted by: on January 27th, 2012
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The City of Reno in nearing completion of the first phase of the Reno Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Initiative. The Initiative represents a $20 million investment in energy projects funded through grants, rebates and future energy savings. The Initiative was launched at direction of the Reno City Council in 2008.

In the spring of 2011, the City received a $568,700 grant from the Nevada State Office of Energy through the Stimulus Act to install LED pedestrian signal lights and street lights. Through the grant, the City has installed 781 LED pedestrian signal lights that are 77% more efficient than the old ones. The City also installed 730 LED streetlights at intersections that are 44% more efficient. All told, the retrofit will conserve 490,329 kWh per year and save the general fund more than $48,000 per year. There will be additional savings with decreased maintenance needed.

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