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Danville council approves Duke Energy LED conversion, public asks for warm-tone fixtures
Summary
The Danville Town Council approved a no-upfront-cost LED street-light conversion from Duke Energy that lowers monthly bills and promises a rebate; a public commenter urged the council to require warm-tone fixtures to preserve local character.
Danville Town Council voted unanimously to accept a Duke Energy proposal to convert the town's street lights to LED fixtures with no upfront cost and lower monthly payments.
Mister Morgan told the council the written commitment from Duke would reduce the town's monthly street-lighting expense from $2,728.89 to $1,890.31, a saving he estimated at roughly $10,000 a year, and that the town would receive a $7,700 rebate when the project is complete. "Their statement in writing is there's no cost upfront to the town to convert the old lights to new LED fixtures," he said.
The decision comes after a resident, Danny Smith of 101 South Washington Street, asked the council to consider warmer-tone LEDs rather than colder, harsher light. "I want there to just be a consideration that the lighting that is replaced is a warm tone to maintain that comfort and that appeal of Danville," Smith said during the public-comment period.
Council members discussed fixture color and long-term maintenance arrangements. Morgan said Duke would assume repairs and ongoing service after installation, which council members framed as an operational benefit. Several members asked staff to confirm whether Duke offers a warm-tone option and to bring options back if available; the council approved the conversion with that direction.
The council recorded a 5-0 vote in favor of moving forward. The motion was phrased to accept Duke's conversion program and to pursue warm-tone fixtures "if there is a choice," according to council discussion. There was no public opposition during the hearing.
The town will next work with Duke to confirm technical specifications including color temperature and the timing of the rebate and project completion.
