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Next Generation Streetlight Initiative

 

Local governments can save millions of dollars, reduce emissions and create jobs by moving to advanced lighting technology. The Bay Area Next Generation Streetlight Initiative provides leading-edge education, resources and guidance to local governments to accelerate the move to solid-state lighting (LED). The overarching goal is to catalyze the conversion of 200,000 streetlights in the Bay Area and deliver $50 million in cost savings and 100,000 metric tons of CO2 avoidance over 5 years.

Streetlight Guide

Partners

PG&E

Siemens

American Electric Lighting

Bridgelux

Cooper Lighting

Sensity

Leotek

Objectives

  • Upgrade 200,000+ streetlights
  • 100,000 tons GHG reduced over 5 years
  • $10 million annual savings
  • Job Creation

For more information, please contact Alison Erlenbach:


(408) 475 – 9059

Tools and Resources for local governments interested in converting to LED streetlights including:

  • Next Generation Streetlight Guide. Detailed overview of streetlight upgrades.
  • Public Engagement Article for a summary of key considerations and methods for Public Engagement.
  • CEQA Exemptions Guide for details and case studies in filing for CEQA exemptions.
  • And more from the BACC and partners

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BACC was founded by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. It is a program of Prospect Silicon Valley (ProspectSV), the first nonprofit, Silicon Valley-based technology commercialization catalyst for smarter, cleaner cities globally. ProspectSV supports emerging technology companies with access to facilities, platforms, partners, and market connections, including its Demonstration Center, a $12 million, 23,000 sq. ft. facility with industrial and lab space, office and meeting rooms, promotional space and commercialization support staff.

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