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Blackpool's £6.85M LED Street Light Upgrade Slashes Carbon, Saves Millions
4 Nov
Summary
- £6.85M investment to replace 15,000 street lights with energy-efficient LEDs
- Annual savings of £930,000 and 660 tonnes of CO2 emissions
- Project to pay for itself within 7 years
In a major move towards sustainability, Blackpool Council is undertaking a £6.85 million street light upgrade programme. The project, which began last year, will see the replacement of 15,000 traditional street lights with energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs across the town.
The switch to LED technology is expected to deliver significant environmental and financial benefits. According to the council, the new lights will reduce the local authority's annual CO2 emissions by 660 tonnes and save £930,000 each year on energy bills. Importantly, the council states that the investment will essentially pay for itself within just 7 years.
Beyond the cost savings and emissions reductions, the LED street lights are also designed to enhance visibility and safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The directional downlighting provided by the new lights is expected to improve overall illumination and road conditions.
The street light upgrade is a key part of Blackpool Council's broader climate action plan. In 2019, the council declared a climate emergency and set a target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, with 100% clean energy across its operations. The LED project is a significant step towards realizing these ambitious sustainability goals.
