Recently, Provo City Power completed the renovation of the street lights located in downtown Provo. New light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures were installed on the existing decorative poles along Center Street and University Boulevard. The new LED lights are brighter and whiter in color while saving 60% on energy costs. The total lighting project will save about 7,400 kilowatt-hours of energy or $725 monthly. These lights use about 1/8 the amount of energy as compared to those installed in the 50’s and provide the same level of brightness. The funding for these new lights came from a federal energy efficiency and conservation block grant.
A similar change in the 40’s was celebrated with a lighting ceremony, a parade including the high school band, and a flyover by three airplanes. It was an exciting time according to the newspaper articles shown below:
Although there was no parade to celebrate the more recent installation of new lights, we appreciate the crews from the power department for helping to improve the ambiance and safety of the downtown area with the new street lights. Again, we thank the power department for brightening our roadways. Now that is what we call a new “White Way” in Provo for 2012.
(George E. Collard was mayor from 1948-49).
(George E. Collard was mayor from 1948-49).
We should have had a parade and a fly-over this time! I would have come for that...oh well...I guess we're not as thrilled about lights any more. Too bad.
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