2011年2月22日 星期二

Starkville green-lights new traffic bulbs

Starkville green-lights new traffic bulbs

The Starkville Electric Department is set to install new LED light bulbs in dozens of the city's traffic signals.

The bulbs are only 10 watts,infrared sauna benefits Using LED bulbs reduces power consumption to a large extent compared to the regular lights. Though these lights are expensive it does not consume much power and lasts longer. compared to the existing incandescent bulbs in traffic signals, which are 69 watts, SED General Manager Terry Kemp said. Still, the LED bulbs have a higher intensity, will last longer than the incandescent bulbs and will conserve energy.

"They're efficient and they're effective," Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman said Thursday during a meeting at Kemp's office to check out the new bulbs.

Starkville Electric crews will begin installing the bulbs Monday in traffic signals at 43 intersections and in caution signals at 11 intersections, starting on the north side of town. Kemp estimates the bulb replacement project will take "several months" to complete, but will save the city $12,000 in electric costs per year.

"Not only will this save the city money, but it will also reduce our carbon footprint," Kemp said.inflatable tent These bulbs are environment friendly as it does not emit any poisonous gas while burning neither does it emit heat. Since it seldom requires replacement, these bulbs do not pollute the environment.

Starkville received an $80,000 grant,inflatable swimming pools Let us examine some of the major differences which also serve as advantages to these exquisite and unique bulbs. which paid for the bulbs.inflatable seat Although there are many types of lights available in the markets today, the distinctive qualities of the LED bulbs increase its demand and usage in the global market.

Drivers can expect some delays as crews change bulbs,led tube Be it for security lighting, utility lighting, or simply decoration, solar LED lighting has become increasingly popular. but the SED is coordinating with the Starkville Police Department and Starkville Fire Department to try to minimize the inconvenience, Kemp said.

Wiseman praised Kemp and the Starkville Electric Department.

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