The Current State of LED Streetlights in Texas: Key Statistics

 

Texas has been actively transitioning to LED street lighting, with several cities implementing significant retrofit projects to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs. Here are some key statistics and developments:

• Houston: In 2014, Houston partnered with CenterPoint Energy to convert approximately 165,000 streetlights to LED technology. This initiative aimed to reduce the city's street light electricity usage by about 50%, saving over $1.4 million annually in electricity costs and decreasing municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 5%.

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• Arlington: Since October 2019, Arlington's streetlights group has converted over 1,400 lights to LED, targeting a goal of 3,000 conversions during the fiscal year 2020. The focus has been on high-mast lights and high-traffic areas, with plans to extend conversions to residential zones.

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• Laredo: Laredo became the first city to achieve 100% LED street lighting through a partnership with AEP Texas. The LED lights provide about 50% energy savings, resulting in annual savings between $200,000 to $250,000.

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• Garland: The City of Garland's LED Streetlight Conversion project, approved by the City Council in 2016, represents a major upgrade to the city's street lighting infrastructure.

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These initiatives reflect a broader trend across Texas toward adopting energy-efficient LED street lighting, aiming to reduce energy consumption, lower maintenance costs, and improve public safety through better illumination.