@misc{30451, author = {Jennifer Potter and Jeff Deason and Lisa C Schwartz}, title = {Adopting Energy-Efficient Technologies for Street Lighting: Overcoming Challenges for Utilities}, abstract = {
This brief discusses energy-efficient street lighting technologies and conversions from the utility’s perspective and identifies various business cases for undertaking street lighting upgrades. Section 1 of the brief reviews the costs and benefits of utility investment in energy efficiency technologies and smart infrastructure for utility-owned streetlights. Section 2 presents lessons learned and best practices for light-emitting diode (LED) conversions for utility-owned street lights. Section 3 discusses street light buyback options from the utility’s perspective. Section 4 reviews success factors for LED conversions. The resources listed at the end of the brief provide more information.
}, year = {2017}, month = {03/2017}, url = {https://betterbuildingsinitiative.energy.gov/toolkits/regulatory-resources}, }