You might recall that a few months ago, in partnership with the Yukon government's Energy Solutions Centre, we installed six LED streetlights in Dawson City. We wanted to find out how they would perform in extreme winter conditions compared to the traditional street lights. Early results are now in, and here's what they're telling us:
We've just mailed a survey to Dawson residents to get feedback on the lights. If you live in the Dawson area, we encourage you to send us your comments by the end of this month using the addressed and stamped envelope provided with your survey. For your trouble you'll have a chance to win two LED yard lights.
Yukon Energy will continue to monitor the performance of the LEDs for the rest of the winter. We’ll prepare a final report on the pilot project this summer and will share the results with you on this blog.
Photos: 1) LED street lights at -45 degrees C in Dawson; 2) close-up of one of the streetlights. Photo credit: www.archbould.com
by Joel
Who pays for the electricity the streetlights use? Is the answer different for each community in Yukon?
Good to hear they are working well and hope to see more installed in the future.
02.12.2011
by Yukon Energy
The City of Dawson pays the electricity bills and Yukon Energy covers the cost of the maintenance of the lights/poles. That would be the case in all the communities Yukon Energy serves directly (Dawson, Mayo, Faro). I can’t speak for what arrangement Yukon Electrical Company Limited has regarding its streetlights.
02.14.2011
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