Street lighting savings rocked by falling energy prices

Rhodri Clark

04 May 2016

A Welsh authority has revealed its existing street lighting strategy, based on part night lighting, has fallen short by more than £150,000 a year on expected savings, due in part to falling energy prices.

The council is now losing money on its budget for the efficiency scheme, prompting officers to propose a major £1.2m LED investment. Street lighting experts have suggested other councils should follow suit.

Register now for full access

Register just once to get unrestricted, real-time coverage of the issues and challenges facing UK transport and highways engineers.

Full website content includes the latest news, exclusive commentary from leading industry figures and detailed topical analysis of the highways, transportation, environment and place-shaping sectors. Use the link below to register your details for full, free access.

Already a registered? Login