Sept. 23 - New solar powered LED lights along Broadway bike path
Contact(s):
Kevin Afflerbaugh, Local Environmental Action Division, 303-441-4191
Patrick von Keyserling, Media Relations, 303-441-4959
The City of Boulder, University of Colorado and Boulder County announce new solar powered LED lights along Broadway bike path
The University of Colorado recently installed four solar powered LED lights and poles on the multi-use path along Broadway near the University of Colorado. The new energy efficient lights supplement existing lights in order to increase safety at night. The solar powered lights use approximately 3,000 fewer kilowatt hours (kWh) annually than traditional path lights, and because they operate on solar power, costly connections to existing utility lines are avoided.
The lighting project was paid for using a $25,000 Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) New Energy Communities Grant that was received in 2008. The DOLA awarded this grant to CU, the city and Boulder County due to the project’s innovative approach at providing highly efficient lighting that increases safety and avoids additional greenhouse gas emissions.
Joe Branchaw, electrical engineer for CU, said, "The University is proud to partner with the City of Boulder on this project creating an energy efficient solution to provide a safe environment for everyone on campus.”
Kevin Afflerbaugh, City of Boulder’s Local Environmental Action Division, considered the project successful in large part “because of the great partnership between Boulder County, the University and the City.”
For more information on this project, contact Kevin Afflerbaugh at 303-441-4191 or afflerbaughk@bouldercolorado.gov This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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