The City of Los Angeles has over 209,000 streetlights that light two-thirds of the City with light sources including incandescent, mercury vapor, metal halide, to high pressure sodium. This variety of lamps is an example of the evolution of roadway lighting that provides greater efficiency in lighting output and energy savings. The Bureau of Street Lighting is responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the City's Street Lighting System. Based on preliminary analysis and evaluation of the development of the LED industry the Bureau is strongly considering...


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With green technology becoming more important and prevalent, LED lighting stands at the forefront of this eco-movement. Alcon Lighting, a Los Angeles-based lighting and electric supply company has fully embraced LED lighting and they are rapidly revolutionizing the lighting and electric supply industry. LED lights are energy efficient, low voltage, low amperage, and low wattage - providing ultra bright light that generates virtually no heat compared to halogen, incandescent or compact fluorescent lighting. In terms of their usability benefits, LEDs can be catered to provide illumination in almost...


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