ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today that roadways across the state will benefit from
higher-quality lighting thanks to a new multi-year partnership with
local governments. The company, which owns and maintains
approximately 400,000 roadway lights for local governments, is in
the process of converting thousands of high-pressure sodium (HPS)
roadway lights to new energy efficient LEDs. The LED lighting
upgrade is available to cities and municipalities upon request.
"LED lighting offers long-term energy savings for our customers
that offset the installation cost, as well as the additional value
of overall higher light quality and longer life," said Randy Young, director of products and services
for Georgia Power. "We're receiving very positive feedback from
local governments, as well as residents and drivers, about the
improved experience with the LED roadway lights."
The effects of the program are already visible throughout
Georgia as the company has
installed more than 50,000 LED roadway lights in Atlanta, Abbeville, Conyers, Savannah, Valdosta and elsewhere.
LED roadway lights offer multiple benefits over traditional HPS
lights, including:
- Safety: LEDs provide a broad spectrum of white light,
meaning human eyes can better see street signs, bicyclists and
pedestrians.
- Quality: LED light is directed to stay more on roadways
where needed, eliminates upward light and is spread more evenly
without "hot spots" and dark areas.
- Efficiency: LEDs use less energy to produce the same
amount of lumen output and deliver a significantly longer
lifespan.
The LED roadway lighting project is being managed by Georgia
Power Lighting Services, which specializes in commercial,
industrial and residential outdoor lighting, including
high-efficiency LEDs. For more information about the project, and
other services from Georgia Power Lighting Services, visit
http://outdoorlighting.georgiapower.com.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties. Committed
to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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