New York City Street Lights to Get LED Overhaul

New York City might look a little different in the near future, thanks to a small, subtle update coming to its street lights

The city's current streetlight bulbs will soon be replaced with newer, energy-saving LED lights. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's official website published a statement about the PlaNYC initiative, calling it a "comprehensive, long-term sustainability program" that "aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from City government operations 30% by 2017."

The LED lights will save $14 million in taxpayer dollars, according to the release. About $6 million of that will be saved in energy costs and $8 million in maintenance costs. Read more...