Clearview installs LED streetlights

A Township wide energy savings program will see the installation of over 850 LED streetlights throughout Clearview.

The township is expected to save over $65,112 in annual combined energy and maintenance savings.

“We are excited to undertake this environmentally responsible project that will significantly reduce our annual utility costs,” said Mayor Christopher Vanderkruys. “Reducing our energy consumption and impact on the environment aligns well with Clearview’s sustainability goals.”

The new LED street lighting technology consumes less electricity, requires less maintenance and has a longer asset life resulting in less frequent replacement.

The upgrades will begin in July and continue through the fall, using the existing poles and arms. There will be minimal disruption to the public during the installation period and lighting on roadways will not be affected.

The lights are dark sky compliant, producing light that does not project skyward, or outside the roadway and towards residences. The light distribution patterns will be chosen to minimize existing dark spots between fixtures.

The township borrowed almost $2-million to pay for the new lights and the municipality will start to see a return in 7.5 years, said Chief Building Official Scott McLeod during a demonstration of the new lights at Monday’s council meeting.

The upgrades are part of the Clearview Energy Infrastructure Improvement Plan projects with Honeywell.

The projects are expected to save approximately $163,000 in utility and operational costs annually. These savings are guaranteed by Honeywell under an energy-savings performance contract. The program will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 197 metric tonnes per year, the equivalent to removing close to 66 medium sized cars from the road on an annual basis.