Duke Energy has begun converting more than 600 streetlights across the city of Greencastle to LEDs (light-emitting diodes).

The new, energy-efficient lights will replace decades-old light fixtures, resulting in significant energy and cost savings for the city.  

“We appreciate Duke Energy’s Energy Efficiency LED Rebate Program that made this project financially feasible,” said Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory. “Our residents will benefit from enhanced safety due to the better quality and longer-lasting LED fixtures. We expect to see far fewer lighting outages after the completion of the project.”

The project began in late April and is expected to conclude by mid-summer. Once installation is completed, the upgraded streetlights will result in an annual cost savings of approximately $30,000 for the city of Greencastle.

The new LED streetlights will emit a noticeably clearer, brighter light than the existing high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights, which produce a dim, amber-orange hue. LED lights have a much longer life span, are safer for traffic, warm up quicker, and have lower maintenance costs than HPS lights.

“Energy-efficient outdoor lighting not only provides positive environmental benefits for our customers, but also significant cost savings,” said Rick Burger, government and community relations manager at Duke Energy. “We worked with Mayor Dory to bring this streetlight conversion project to fruition and look forward to our continued work with the city to deliver electric grid enhancements that will benefit the community.”