Leeds City Council’s street lighting partner Enerveo, working as a subcontractor to Tay Valley Lighting, has completed a £22.5m streetlight bulb swap project that began in 2018 and involved changing 89,000 bulbs.
The company has installed LEDs, which is expected to yield annual savings of about £3.4 million in electricity costs at current energy prices. Additionally, the conversion to LED lighting is projected to reduce street lighting energy consumption by about 62%, resulting in 7,050 tonnes of carbon savings, with savings already being made throughout the lamp replacement.
Tom Cunningham, Tay Valley Lighting (Leeds) Director, said: “This investment has provided many benefits, including local employment opportunities during the period, reducing energy consumption and maintenance activities, resulting in significant cost savings to Leeds City Council and carbon reduction impact from the project”.
Councillor Helen Hayden, Executive Member for Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, attended the installation of the final LED light on Edith Sykes Drive in east Leeds this week, marking the conclusion of the project. Councillor Hayden said: “The completion of the LED Lighting Scheme represents a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in Leeds. This investment will deliver immediate cost savings and lay the groundwork for future advancements in smart technology”
