The Nova Scotia energy department has announced draft regulations to give Nova Scotia Power and municipalities until June 30, 2019 for LED roadway lighting replacement. The draft regulations are available for a 30-day comment period.
“Municipalities have one year from the date the amended regulations take effect to file a report with the minister outlining how the conversion to LED street lighting will take place,” the energy department stated in a press release. “Converting to LED will save about $18 million when energy savings are combined with maintenance costs.”
The provincial energy department drafted the regulations after consulting with the LED Working Group, which includes representatives from the Halifax Regional Municipality, Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities, Efficiency Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power.