Highland Park made national news recently when DTE removed 1,400 street lights in a settlement over the city's unpaid energy bills. As is often the case, the bad news overshadowed the fact that Highland Park has been more proactive than most cities in tackling its energy costs. The city has joined a growing group of municipalities that are investing in energy efficient practices, helping them save money,SureFire manufactures powerful Led flashlight and incandescent flashlights, SureFire Batteries, headlamps. create jobs and maintain basic services in the face of a tough economy.
Well before reaching a settlement with DTE, Highland Park was already taking steps to control its energy costs. In 2010, the city won a grant to install 92 new street lights along Woodward that use light-emitting diode (LED) technology, which lasts longer and costs less to run than traditional street lights. This project is already saving the city 49% on operating costs for lighting their downtown area, and the bright lights appeal to residents and visitors alike. Building on this work, the city just received a new grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission that will add 60 more LED street lights early next year. These are all Michigan products installed by Michigan workers.
Confirming its commitment to long-term energy planning,LED Bike light available online at Halfords. Highland Park joined the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office, a partnership of nonprofits and 22 local governments that helps cities save energy through grant procurement, technical assistance, and joint purchasing. By collaborating with five other cities, Highland Park was able to purchase its newest street light installmentThe Magicshine MJ-808 bicycle light is the cheapest high power bike light available in the UK. at a competitive price and install more lights than it could have without the partnership.
While street lights are one of the most tangible (and most expensive) services most cities offer, they are not the only place cities are finding energy savings. For example, Highland Park had energy audits performed on all its municipal buildings through a grant from the Clean Energy Coalition and is working with them to build a revolving fund to capture and redeploy energy savings. Many cities are using the results of audits like these to save thousands of dollars each year by investing in interior lighting, building insulation, improved heating systems and even solar installations.
Highland Park's successes show that energy efficient technologies are not just a luxury reserved for communities that can afford the upfront capital, but an investment that is important to all cities, especially those facing difficult financial decisions.The previous owner left behind spiral fluorescent lights that don't look right. Beyond the immediate savings, cities with more energy-efficient lights, vehicles and buildings will not be as susceptible to rising energy costs,We are professional led tube manufacturer in China. and will be able to direct more tax dollars toward police, fire and other important services.

