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Leeds completes £22.5m LED lighting programme
Completion is expected to bring annual savings of £3.4m in electricity costs and is projected to reduce energy consumption by approximately 62 per cent.
Leeds City Council has announced the completion of its £22.5m LED lighting scheme, aimed at improving energy efficiency in street lighting throughout the city.
The programme, which began in December 2018, entailed converting more than 89,000 streetlights to new LED lamps, in partnership with street lighting partner Enerveo, subcontractor to Tay Valley Lighting.
LED cost- and energy-savings
The completion of the LED lighting scheme is expected to bring significant annual savings of £3.4m in electricity costs at current energy prices.
Additionally, the conversion to LED lighting is projected to reduce street lighting energy consumption by approximately 62 per cent, resulting in 7,050 tonnes of carbon savings, with savings already being made throughout the lamp replacement.
“This investment will deliver immediate cost-savings and lay the groundwork for future advancements in smart technology”
The City reports that the LED lanterns offer increased durability and recyclability, leading to enhanced efficiency and reduced emissions from maintenance visits.
Public consultation, conducted from November 2017 to January 2018, showed strong support for the upgrade, with over 80 per cent of respondents endorsing the initiative.
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“The completion of the LED Lighting Scheme represents a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in Leeds,” said councillor Helen Hayden, executive member for sustainable development and infrastructure.
“This investment will deliver immediate cost-savings and lay the groundwork for future advancements in smart technology.”
Tom Cunningham, Tay Valley Lighting (Leeds) director, added: “We have been delighted to support Leeds City Council investment on the LED lantern works, the investment has provided many benefits, local employment opportunities during the period, reducing energy consumption and maintenance activities resulting in significant cost savings to Leeds City Council and carbon reduction impact from the project.”
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