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Staff: Middleton streetlight conversion will cut energy use but MG&E billing change limits immediate dollar savings
Summary
City staff said LED streetlight replacements and grants will significantly reduce energy use, but a midstream MG&E change from per-kWh billing to a flat fee means the city may not realize lower bills even as kWh consumption drops; staff outlined next steps for contracting and public-bid work.
City sustainability staff told the Middleton Sustainability Committee that equipment for the 2025 streetlight program has arrived and installation will begin under contract with Hooper, with additional 2026 grant funding available if a contract is signed.
Kelly, the city sustainability lead, said the 2026 grant would be roughly $124,000 with a $31,000 city match already set aside. She said specialized streetlights in Middleton Hills and Northlake will be more expensive to replace but that city-owned lights along University Avenue can be updated as contracts…
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