Safer city, brighter future.
The City of Pittsburgh is set to transform its cityscape and enhance the quality of life for residents thanks to our LED Streetlight Modernization Project. The Department of Mobility & Infrastructure (DOMI) in partnership with The Efficiency Network (TEN) will evaluate the existing inventory of approximately 39,000 streetlights and replace outdated high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures with LED fixtures, bringing modernity and energy efficiency to Pittsburgh’s streets.
About the Project
Along with replacing outdated HPS fixtures, the City will also
conduct a study that will let us know where additional streetlights
and poles are needed to ensure a standard of safety, security, and
quality of life across all Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
Our commitment to sustainability and equity during design of this new
lighting infrastructure will reduce energy consumption and improve service
reliability through reduced outages. This eco-friendly transition aligns
with Pittsburgh's green initiatives and helps in reducing the City's
carbon footprint.
The LED Modernization Project is made possible by $3 million in federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan and $12 million in bond funding, this investment aims not only to modernize the city's streetlights but also create jobs, stimulate local economies, and contribute to Pittsburgh's post-pandemic recovery.
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In 2021, the City of Pittsburgh’s Division of Sustainability and Resilience announced a new “Dark Sky Lighting” ordinance for all city parks, facilities, and streetlights. Dark Sky Lighting refers to the use of technology placing light only where needed for comfort and safety, lower color temperature providing a warmer glow of light, and having the correct amount of light output and better uniformity. Under this ordinance, the LED Modernization Project will adhere to Dark Sky principles for its newly installed streetlights.
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