Council reviews state-led LED streetlight conversion plan; costs still unknown
Summary
Council discussed the PUC-driven streetlight conversion to LEDs by 2029, the need for municipalities to sign LED contracts, and uncertainty over installation/removal costs and fixture choices (4K on highways, 3K in residential areas).
President Jim O’Connor briefed Council on the PUC timetable requiring electric companies to complete LED conversions by 2029; municipal (community-owned) streetlights were noted as outside that mandate. He said municipalities must sign LED contracts but details remain with the consultant and the Borough has not yet received contract terms.
Council discussed that the conversion is expected to reduce electricity costs but the Borough does not yet know hard costs for removal and installation. The current plan discussed calls for 4,000K (4K) lights along highways and 3,000K (3K) lights in residential areas; Council will await additional information as it is provided by the consultant.
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