Ameren Illinois is partnering with the City of Danville to upgrade streetlights in the city.
The electric utility is replacing approximately 800 lights and switching them to LED lights, which are more energy-efficient.
Benefits of LED lights include:
- Saves money with enhanced reliability and 3x longer life expectancy
- Uses 55-65% less energy than the older technology
- Reduces maintenance and operational costs
- Protects the environment by decreasing energy generation and cutting carbon emissions
- Improves nighttime visibility
- Produces a cool white light similar to moonlight
Ameren is also replacing approximately 500 streetlights in Champaign. Work in Danville began on Tuesday and is expected to be completed on Monday. The company aims to replace a total of 50,000 lights throughout central and southern Illinois by the end of the year.
