THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, November 1, 2019 Page 5 Town-wide LED streetlight conversion underway; could save town close to $600K a year (Editor’s Note: This info is from a press release issued this week by the Town Manager’s office.) T own Manager Scott C. Crabtree recently announced that a town-wide LED streetlight conversion is underway as part of a grant opportunity through the Massachusetts Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the LED Streetlight Rapid Retrofit program of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER). The Town of Saugus’s participation in the program is part of an effort to increase energy and cost savings as well as provide residents with improved lighting and less light pollution in the community. The LED Streetlight Rapid Retrofit program provides eligible communities with an opportunity to convert their streetlights to LED by providing rebates and incentives. National Grid estimates that the Town’s return on investment with the incentives and grant is 2.37 years. In addition, this conversion will result in an annual estimated savings of $597,437. In May, Town Meeting members supported an upfront investment of $1,035,000 for the town-wide streetlight conversion project. With MAPC and DOER incentives and rebates, the project will result in a net cost estimate of $597,000. The project is estimated to pay for itself in 2.37 years, and then result in additional annual savings for the Town. “We are thrilled to have been awarded this opportunity to convert our lights to more energy and cost-efficient LED bulbs,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “Not only will this effort result in short-term project cost savings of $438,000 with incentives and rebates and a full return on investment in an estimated 2.37 years, but it will also continue to provide the taxpayers of Saugus with an annual estimated cost savings of $597,437.” LED is one of today’s most energy-efficient and rapidly developing lighting technologies. Quality LED light bulbs last longer, are more durable and offer comparable or better light quality than other types of lighting, according to energy.gov. The Town of Saugus recently engaged Tanko Lighting to oversee the project, which includes an audit of Saugus’s existing 2,852 streetlights, the new energy-efficient design and installation of the LED streetlights and fixtures. The LED streetlight conversion was supported and approved by the Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee and Town Meeting earlier this year. “I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, and residents of Saugus for their continued support of important energy and cost-saving initiatives such as this,” said Town Manager Crabtree. For more information on the project, contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-231-4111. Start Your Weekend at the Marina Dance Party! BILLY PEZZULO Friday, November 1 at 9 PM Dance to the Hits of... DJ BIG RICK Saturday, November 2 at 9 PM Musician & Singer MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS dine drink gather Friday, November 1 at 9 PM Bon Jovi Tribute Show LIVIN' ON A BAD NAME Saturday, November 2 at 9 PM New England's #1 Party Band WILDFIRE enjoy Friday, November 8 at 9 PM U2 Tribute Experience JOSHUA TREE (Paid Political Announcement) Friday, November 15 at 9 PM 3 Locations Saugus Groceria, 190 Main Street 781-231-9599 West End, Boston, 75 Blossom Court 617-227-6141 Seaport Boston, 1 Park Lane 857-366-4640 New England's Premier Foreigner Tribute Saturday, November 16 at 9 PM Dance to Funky Disco Hits! Saturday, November 9 at 9 PM Direct From New Orleans DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND Friday, November 22 at 9 PM 70's & 80's Deep Purple Tribute PREPARED FOODS BUTCHER SHOP Saturday, November 23 at 9 PM Dance to the Classic Tunes with STORMBRINGER VINYL GROOVE BAKERY 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com
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