Corresponding energy conservation and emissions reduction, a city in New Zealand LED to replace traditional street lamps1

According to foreign media reports, a few days ago, New Zealand TaoLang ( Tauranga) Municipal government began to converts street light LED.

the residential area with about 7000 lamps need to change, after the upgrade, the changes in the city can see the LED street lamp.

the city council infrastructure acting general manager Martin Parkes said, LED energy saving effect, than the standard lamp produce less carbon emissions, less maintenance requirements, the overall quality, and the better light.

　　“ We chose 3000 k color temperature of light, because the light can emit more warm white light. ”

some partitions and community decorative lamp replacement parts will be LED lamps and lanterns, the appearance of some lamps may change.

the sustainable business network of the company's Glen Crowther was glad to see the city LED lights to replace the old street lamp.

　　“ We think this work is part of the turn to a low-carbon economy, this will eliminate the height of the demand for coal-fired power & throughout; ，“ Some of the most important thing is that, although we might miss the red orange glow old bulbs, but the government is using the LED instead of warm color, these leds can improve security and reduce light pollution. ”