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Gloucester Twp. saves energy with new traffic lights

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By: JANE ROH • Courier-Post Staff • May 6, 2010

GLOUCESTER TWP. — Crews this week began replacing traffic lights in Gloucester Township with energy-saving LED bulbs.

"Every traffic light in Gloucester Township will have LED lights," said Mayor Dave Mayer. "They improve safety, they last longer, and when the lights go out they don't all go out at once."

LED traffic lights consist of many small bulbs, unlike traditional incandescent bulbs. LED lights consume 80 to 90 percent less energy, last years rather than months, and burn brighter and sharper than incandescent bulbs.

The township received $118,500 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Energy to make the transition, scheduled for completion by Labor Day. Savings include reduced energy bills and lower costs associated with fewer trips to replace bulbs by public works employees.


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