Kiama streets ahead in LED lighting
Endeavour Energy has helped Kiama Council to reach a major milestone in their journey to net-zero with the installation of 951 LED street lights, completing the upgrade across the municipality and providing both financial savings and environmental benefits.
Mayor Neil Reilly today joined Endeavour Energy’s General Manager Business Services Andrew Pittman to watch the Endeavour Energy crew in action.
“Thanks to the great work of Endeavour Energy, we are taking an exciting, important and big step forward for Kiama Council, our residents and ratepayers, in realising a sustainable future for our community,” Cr Reilly said.
“Upgrading our non-LED street lights is a major part of our Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan which we adopted last July, and it’s amazing that we’ll soon be able to put a big green tick next to it.”
Andrew Pittman said Endeavour Energy’s street light program was delivering both environmental and financial benefits not only for Kiama Council and its community, but communities across our region.
“Due to the lower emissions and higher operational efficiency of LED lighting, both the electricity savings and reduction in carbon emissions will be significant,” Mr Pittman said.
“Replacing these 951 lights will lead to a significant CO2 reduction of 277,660 kg per annum, the equivalent of taking close to 130 cars off the road.”
The upgrade of major street lights, which represents about 45% all street lights, follows an earlier upgrade of lighting in suburban streets.
LED lighting facts
- Between 45%-60% more efficient, saving energy and reducing emissions and costs
- Provide more uniform light, better visibility and less glare
- Greater reliability and lower maintenance cost (longer life of about 20 years)
- Comply with Australian Standards in terms of safety and light levels
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Published on Oct 19th 2022