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Fort Thomas weighs Duke Energy LED streetlight program and options for shields, timing
Summary
City staff previewed Duke Energy’s LED conversion program, estimated initial costs (roughly $550,000) and discussed trade-offs including fixture color, shields and payback timelines; council agreed to gather further data and consider the matter at a Sept. 3 meeting.
City staff told the council they are exploring Duke Energy's streetlight LED conversion program, explaining the program provides for changing existing fixtures to LEDs with potential energy and maintenance savings.
Staff said preliminary data indicate an initial cost on the order of $550,000 for the system change, with payback timelines discussed between five and 10 years depending on assumptions. Council members voiced concerns about color/brightness differences among LED options, resident complaints about new light color, and a potential per-shield cost (staff cited about $150 per shield). Because Duke Energy's ownership and program terms may be changing, one council member urged timely consideration; staff proposed discussing the program at a committee meeting and to provide sample locations councilors can inspect at night.
Council agreed to hold additional review before making a formal commitment: staff proposed a 30-day waiting period to gather resident inputs and evaluate shield options before spending on shields, and scheduled discussion on the Sept. 3 meeting agenda with a committee review beforehand.
