Officials with Harlan Municipal Utilities report progress continues in efforts to change the City’s regular streetlights to LED-style lights. HMU says crews in the electrical department are working to retrofit legacy high pressure sodium streetlights to LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting. Approximately one-third of 192 streetlights have been converted. LED’s are known for their low power consumption and longer life expectancy than regular, flourescent lights.

The remainder of the lights are expected to be changed by July 1st, 2014. The estimated cost for equipment during the 2013-2014 fiscal year is $83,500. Once the install work is complete, the LED lights will save the utility company $82,000 per year in energy costs.

(Joel McCall/KNOD)