Welland Ontario Joins the LED City Program
On September 2, 2008 at a City Council meeting, the City of Welland along with Cree, Inc. announced that Welland would be joining the LED City initiative. To date, Welland has converted many of its lighting applications to LEDS and has changed its municipal standards to facilitate LED lighting for future streetlights.
“The City of Welland is committed to high-quality LED lighting that reduces energy and maintenance costs,” said Mayor Damian Goulbourne at the announcement. “Welland has pioneered the testing of LED street lighting and aspires to become a green community, improving life for our residents.”
The city’s expansion of LED light use is expected to reduce the cost of operating the city’s streetlights by over 50%. Welland joins Raleigh, North Carolina; Anchorage, Alaska; and Ann Arbor, Michigan among many others in the LED City initiative.
About LED City Initiative
The LED City Initiative is an international program established to promote the deployment of energy efficient LED lighting broadly throughout city infrastructure. LED light technology has proven to save energy - protect the environment - reduce maintenance costs - provide better light quality for improved visibility and safety.
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