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Committee weighs Duke LED streetlight conversion, cites >50% energy savings potential
Summary
A public‑utilities committee reported on a possible conversion of about 900 city streetlights under 'Duke's' LED program, estimating more than a 50% reduction in energy use, lamp lives of ~20 years vs. 7, and payback periods of roughly seven years for taller fixtures; the committee will get updated numbers and decide whether to recommend action.
Eric, a member of the public utilities committee, reported to council that the committee reviewed an LED streetlight conversion program offered by 'Duke' that would affect about 900 lights in Fort Thomas.
"There's about a 50% potential savings...it's greater than 50% reduction in energy usage with the new LED lighting," Eric (Speaker 3) said. He told the council the new LED fixtures…
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