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28/08/2009
Light Switch Saves Energy

All the traffic lights in Kent are being replaced with cost-effective low-energy units. Kent Highway Services is nearing completion of its countywide replacement programme, costing £1.7million. The benefits for council taxpayers are: reduced energy costs to the council estimated at up to £150,000 a year, as less electricity is used savings are expected as there's no need to replace lamps - the light-emitting diode units have a longer life expectancy of 10 years environmental savings of carbon dioxide expected to total one tonne a year, as well as significant reductions in recycling of bulbs and other elements Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Nick Chard said: "The switch from existing halogen lamps will result in substantial financial and environmental savings. This is a good example which shows that 'going green' makes sound business sense." - - - - - - Advertisement - - - - - - (CD/KMcA)


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