Previously, Chicago officials confirmed that the plan in the next four years, will replace the 85% lights for the LED lamp, which makes Chicago become the world lighting change is one of the largest city of LED.
The plan will be 270000 high-pressure sodium lamp replacement is more energy-saving and more durable LED lamps.
The plan from the beginning of last year, is expected to cost $160 million (about 1 billion yuan). However, it will also bring to the Chicago City Council to produce energy costs.
The LED manufacturer said that LED technology can reduce 60% to 80% of the energy consumption, investment return in two years or a shorter period of time.
The plan also includes a smart grid, when the lamp does not work, can be directed, so that the residents can no longer report fault.
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said: "this project is a win-win situation, not only is one of the largest lighting modernization project of the United States, but also can reduce the residents call 311 (Note: the 311 is the public hotline service center)."
He also said: "according to the proposed project, we will provide the reliable and high quality lighting equipment, will improve the quality of life of each community in Chicago."
The street lamp replacement for LED lamp is a global trend, more and more around the world city instead of using LED to cut costs and carbon emissions. (compiled: LED James)
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