To reduce energy consumption and save money, Lewiston has installed five LED streetlights as part of a demonstration project.
The streetlights are on loan to the city. Mike McCrery, the traffic services manager for the city of Lewiston, says after 60 days the five LED streetlights will come down and 50 new ones will be put up on 17th Street. Residents will be able to see how the new streetlights compare to regular streetlights that are nearby.”
Each LED light will save the city about $50 a year for a total of about $2,500. The 50 lights cost about $46,000. They are being paid for with a federal Department of Energy economic stimulus grant.