LED Streetlight Conversion Project

Derry, NH –February 1, 2016

The Town of Derry Department of Public Works is pleased to announce the start of work on the LED streetlight conversion project. Siemens USA has been contracted to retrofit 930 municipally owned streetlights to high efficiency LED light fixtures. Crews plan to start work during the week of February 1, 2016 and the project is expected to take 6-8 weeks to complete, provided the favorable winter weather continues.

The field work will consist of a single bucket truck working at each existing streetlight for a period not expected to last more than one hour per location. There will be no impact to residents’ electrical service during this time. The only noticeable change may be the color of the light changing from a yellowish hue to a sharp white color.

Upon completion of the work, the projected electricity cost savings are approximately $75,000 per year. The LED light fixtures have an expected lifespan of 20 years.

If there are any specific questions regarding this work, please contact Alan Cote, Superintendent of Operations, Department of Public Works at (603) 432-6144