Woodstock the Latest Southwestern Ontario Town Considering LEDs

Woodstock

 

As of press time, Woodstock municipal council was still debating a proposal to convert the city’s HSP streetlights to energy-and money-saving LEDs. The proposed is spearheaded by ERTH Corporation, which has converted 26 municipalities to LED streetlights and has recently signed on their 40th municipality for conversion. The company employs 16 qualified electricians, three master electricians, three qualified linemen, and has a fleet of bucket trucks.

According to ERTH, the city will save 60% or more on its electrical bill while enjoying brighter and cleaner illumination, less street light pollution,and a 90% reduction in maintenance costs. Combining both energy and maintenance costs, the current HPS system costs $703,556, while the LED system is expected to cost $269,120. These savings reflect results already achieved in other communities. ERTHbegan in 2000 as Erie Thames Powerlines through the amalgamation of seven public utility commissions (PUCs) within the municipalities of Port Stanley, Aylmer, Belmont, Ingersoll, Thamesford, Otterville, Norwich, Burgessville, Beachville, Embro, and Tavistock. The organization continues to grow.

Find out more: http://www.erthcorp.com.

 

Related Articles

Changing Scene

Design

  • Stanpro: 3 Tips to Ensure Efficient Lighting for a Hairdressing Salon

    Stanpro: 3 Tips to Ensure Efficient Lighting for a Hairdressing Salon

    Remember your last hair appointment: you’re in the waiting room. Perhaps you’re reading a book or magazine while you wait your turn. You’re watching the hairdressers as they cut, style and dye your hair. Have you ever wondered about salon lighting? Indeed, all these activities entail specific lighting requirements: hairdressers need to be able to… Read More…

  • LightForm: Unboring Project – The Flamingo, A Mid-Century Revival in Surrey, BC

    LightForm: Unboring Project – The Flamingo, A Mid-Century Revival in Surrey, BC

    Reviving a story that already exists is a compelling undertaking, especially if that story is steeped in nostalgia and reinvention. The Flamingo Project in Surrey, BC draws inspiration from the original Flamingo Hotel that once stood in the same spot. It was a mid-century modern destination that opened in 1955. Once known as a stylish… Read More…

New Products

  • Cyclone Lighting Introduces New Stretto Luminaire

    Cyclone Lighting Introduces New Stretto Luminaire

    Cyclone has announced that it has released its Stretto luminaire. Stretto pairs a clean linear aesthetic with enduring performance for demanding urban environments. Stretto’s sleek, linear shape is designed to integrate naturally into contemporary urban environments. A subtle, continuous contour line wraps the luminaire, revealing two distinct sections that seamlessly unite into a single, composed… Read More…

  • Cooper Lighting: WaveLinx LITE Contact Closure Input (CCI-L-V)

    Cooper Lighting: WaveLinx LITE Contact Closure Input (CCI-L-V)

    The WaveLinx LITE Contact Closure Input (CCI-L-V) is a WaveLinx LITE device that provides the ability to take inputs from other devices, like fire alarm panels, keyed switches, or other devices, incorporating momentary or maintain actions to allow the system to respond to demand response, alert mode, after hours occupancy or a sensor input. Read More…