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SFPUC reviews LED streetlight pilot as staff studies costs, durability and disposal

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission · July 8, 2008
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PUC staff presented pilot results for LED streetlights in three San Francisco locations, noting potential energy savings and long lifetime but higher fixture costs, thermal and disposal queries and the need for more technical and public feedback before citywide conversion.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission staff presented an update on LED streetlight pilots July 8, describing technical tradeoffs, pilot locations and next steps.

Marla Jaroszek (Operations Manager) and Power staff explained that San Francisco has roughly 40,000 streetlights (about 22,000 city‑owned, 18,000 maintained by PG&E). LEDs can offer significant energy savings, instant on/off operation and projected useful lives of 15–20…

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