LED Standard Traffic Signals

The replacement of standard incandescent lamps with light emitting diodes (LEDs) in traffic signals offers a pragmatic and cost effective way to increase states' energy efficiency. LED lights use approximately 1/10th the energy of traditional incandescent bulbs, and save money for cities within years of installation. This article proposes a mandatory energy efficiency standard for traffic signals which must be met by all municipalities by the year 2015, necessitating the conversion of incandescent lamps to LEDs. The current loan program would be expanded to increase the availability of low-interest loans to help municipalities cover both initial transition costs and the purchase of module designs that use less energy.

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  • Supplemental Notes:
    • Included in the September 2007 Issue of Review of Policy Research, the Roosevelt Institution's "25 Ideas for Solving the Energy Crisis," Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2007.
  • Authors:
    • Atwell, Kyle
    • Santos, Nick
    • Burow, Paul
  • Publication Date: 2007-9

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: pp 486-487
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01090687
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Mar 27 2008 10:26AM