Energy-efficient streetlights that reduce energy and maintenance costs now light the way in portions of Downtown Lansing.

The LED (light emitting diodes) lights on more than 80 light poles are nearly 78 percent more energy efficient than traditional high-pressure sodium streetlights for this type of installation. As LEDs last up to 14 years, maintenance costs will also be reduced. In energy costs alone, the BWL estimates a savings of more than $10,000 a year. The Lansing Board of Water & Light owns and operates 34,000 streetlights in Greater Lansing and plans to gradually install more LED streetlights throughout its service territory.