Light Switch Saves Energy

All the traffic lights in Kent are being replaced with cost-effective low-energy units.

Kent Highway Services is nearing completion of its countywide replacement programme, costing £1.7million.

The benefits for council taxpayers are:

• reduced energy costs to the council estimated at up to £150,000 a year, as less electricity is used
• savings are expected as there's no need to replace lamps - the light-emitting diode units have a longer life expectancy of 10 years
• environmental savings of carbon dioxide expected to total one tonne a year, as well as significant reductions in recycling of bulbs and other elements

Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Nick Chard said: "The switch from existing halogen lamps will result in substantial financial and environmental savings. This is a good example which shows that 'going green' makes sound business sense."


(CD/KMcA)