LED Streetlight Replacements Coming to 1,300 Fixtures

EL CERRITO, CA- Say goodbye to dim streetlights in town, the City of El Cerrito has begun their fixture replacement project.

Throughout the months of April and May, the city and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will be working together to upgrade streetlights with energy efficient and longer lasting Light–Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures.

What you can expect
The city says that PG&E will be replacing approximately 1,300 streetlights that the utility company owns in the city limits, installations will take approximately 10 minutes per lamp fixture.

There will be no need for crews to enter residential properties, and tenants do not need to be present while work is performed. There will be no disruption to electrical services in town.

The city reminds residents:

All PG&E and contractor personnel are required to carry valid photo identification and are happy to provide it upon request.

Upgrading to LEDs
LED streetlights use 50-75% less energy than the current High Pressure Sodium Vapor (HPSV) bulbs and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New LED streetlights provide a more natural-looking light, which will last up to four times longer than HPSV bulbs. The optical technology of LED luminaires creates more evenly distributed light, resulting in greater visibility for pedestrians and drivers alike.

Download the LED fixture factsheet.

Have a malfunctioning streetlight in your neighborhood? Report it to the Public Works Department at any time by calling (510) 215-4369.

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