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City weighs Pacific Power offer to convert streetlights to LEDs with a $6,641 net upfront cost
Summary
Staff outlined Pacific Power’s proposal to convert 143 streetlights to LEDs: upfront cost $32,696; Energy Trust incentives totaling $26,055; net city cost $6,641 upfront and estimated annual energy savings of $4,875; questions were raised about warranty, ownership and night‑sky compliance.
Lily briefed the council on a Pacific Power proposal to replace 143 municipal streetlights with LEDs. She said the total upfront cost quoted was $32,696, with two Energy Trust of Oregon incentives totaling $26,055 that would reduce the city’s net up‑front payment to $6,641; the city would pay the full cost up front and then be reimbursed over about four to six weeks for the incentive portion after inspections.
Lily provided an annual savings estimate of $4,875 if the city converts the lights, and councilors asked about ownership and warranty terms. Councilors noted Pacific Power technically owns the poles and fixtures and the city pays the energy bill; questions remained about warranty performance and whether the proposed fixtures meet night‑sky compliance. Lily said she would follow up on warranty and compliance details; no formal vote was taken at the meeting.
