Wilsonville City Council Approves New Streetlight Program Funding

WILSONVILLE, OR — The city council approved a $605,000 contract Monday night to move forward with a plan to bring energy-efficient LED streetlights to Wilsonville.

The contract with Northstar Electrical Contractors, Inc. will replace approximately about 750 high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights throughout the city with energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting.

The city said that LED lighting saves money, requires less maintenance and provides greater sustainability for the community.

According to officials, the first phase of the project will bring new streetlights to the following communities:

Charbonneau, Courtside Estates, Foxchase, Montebello, Morey’s Landing, Park at Merryfield, Renaissance at Canyon Creek, Rivergreen and Wilsonville Meadows.

In a statement, the city wrote that the new lights:

• "(S)aves money – Long-lasting LED lights have four times the lifespan as HPS lights, cutting energy and maintenance costs and saving the city money over time.
• (H)elps protect the environment – LED lights are more environmentally friendly. They give off less CO2 emissions and contain no lead or mercury.
• (I)ncreases safety and visibility – LED lights have a wide, consistent light pattern that improves visibility and reduces road glare for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• (N)ight sky friendly – LED lights are Dark Sky compliant and meet federal requirements to help minimize light pollution.
• (E)nergy efficient – LED lights use about 50% less energy than the older HPS lights and are more sustainable."