Government / Public Facilities
Public Energy Solutions Partners with City of Elizabeth to Upgrade Traffic Signals
Installation of LED Traffic Lamps Delivers Annual Energy Cost Savings of $160,800
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Goal:
Upgrade traffic signals in Elizabeth, N.J., for energy cost and maintenance savings through more energy-efficient and long life technology. |
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Public Energy Solutions supplied more than 3,900 light-emitting diode (LED) modules, which the city installed in traffic lights at 134 key intersections. LED lamps burn brighter, last 10 times longer and use 90 percent less power than incandescent traffic lights. |
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The upgrade saved Elizabeth $160,800 in annual energy costs, with a monthly savings of $100
per intersection, or $13,400 a month. |
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The city of Elizabeth received a $90,000 upfront rebate from New Jersey SmartStart Buildings through Public Energy Solutions. PES is currently implementing NJ SmartStart’s Lighting Rewards Conservation Program in an effort to reduce statewide energy demand. |
The city of Elizabeth is one of many New Jersey cities partnering with PES to receive energy-efficient traffic light upgrades in an effort to minimize traffic incidents, improve pedestrian safety and maintain a more efficient traffic flow. Other New Jersey municipalities with PES traffic light upgrades include Cranford, Newark, Little Falls, Clifton, Kearny and Summit.
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Bedminster/Far Hills Public Library to Upgrade Lighting
Energy-Efficient Lighting Upgrade Project Will Save $21,000 in Five Years |
Goal:
Upgrade lighting at Bedminster/Far Hills Public Library in New Jersey to achieve long-term cost and energy savings |
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Perfomed an energy audit of the library’s lamps, which included 300 T12 fluorescent lamps and magnetic ballasts. |
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Upgraded these lamps to more energy-efficient T8 fluorescent lamps with energy saving electronic ballasts. |
The library is expected to save $21,000 in lighting energy over a five-year period. In addition, the library received a $6,200 New Jersey Clean Energy grant through PES that reduced the overall project cost.
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