Texas has been actively transitioning to LED street lighting, with several cities implementing significant retrofit projects to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs. Here are some key statistics and developments:
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Houston: In 2014, Houston partnered with CenterPoint Energy to convert approximately 165,000 streetlights to LED technology. This initiative aimed to reduce the city’s street light electricity usage by about 50%, saving over $1.4 million annually in electricity costs and decreasing municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 5%.
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Arlington: Since October 2019, Arlington’s streetlights group has converted over 1,400 lights to LED, targeting a goal of 3,000 conversions during the fiscal year 2020. The focus has been on high-mast lights and high-traffic areas, with plans to extend conversions to residential zones.
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Laredo: Laredo became the first city to achieve 100% LED street lighting through a partnership with AEP Texas. The LED lights provide about 50% energy savings, resulting in annual savings between $200,000 to $250,000.
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Garland: The City of Garland’s LED Streetlight Conversion project, approved by the City Council in 2016, represents a major upgrade to the city’s street lighting infrastructure.
These initiatives reflect a broader trend across Texas toward adopting energy-efficient LED street lighting, aiming to reduce energy consumption, lower maintenance costs, and improve public safety through better illumination.
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