Las Vegas Testimonial – May 2012

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Las Vegas Bets It All on White with Energy-Saving LED Streetlights from GE.The Entertainment Capital of the World to save nearly $1.7 million in annual energy costs.

THE SITUATION Las Vegas is best known for the bright lights of ‘The Strip’, but thanks to new LED fixtures from GE Lighting, the city’s surrounding streets are starting to take on a shine of their own. Far from a gamble, The Entertainment Capital of the World estimates that its investment in new streetlights will soon save it nearly $1.7 million in annual energy costs by reducing electricity use by more than 20 million kilowatt hours (kWhs).

The Las Vegas lighting project was opened to public bid in late 2010 and allowed for all types of illumination technologies. Design Concepts, Inc. (DCI), GE Lighting’s authorized manufacturer’s representative, met with city officials to tout the advantages of an LED solution. Among many different competitors and technology offerings, GE was selected as one of five finalists to participate in an extended trial that concluded in March 2011.

In April 2011, GE’s distributor was awarded the contract. The complete project represents the largest installation of GE LED roadway lighting products in history.

“Las Vegas has a strong commitment to the environment and we are recognized internationally for our green initiatives. People who don’t live in Southern Nevada may not think of Las Vegas when they talk about the environment and energy efficiency, but the truth is our city is a leader in these areas.”

-Elizabeth N. Fretwell, Las Vegas city manager

“This was a long and rigorous testing and qualifying process. The city conducted a thorough study in cooperation with a local engineering consulting firm familiar with the city’s roadway lighting requirements as set forth by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada.”

-Bob King, president and CEO of DCI

• $2.7 million in combined annual energy and maintenance savings.

• 20 million kilowatt hours (kWhs) reduced in electricity use.

More than 12,000 metric tons of CO2 eliminated annually:=more than 3,200 new acres of trees=more than 2,300 cars off the road

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Las Vegas anticipates significant operating and environmental benefits

GE EvolveTM LED Roadway fixtures have a long life estimated at more than 11 years based on 12 hours use per day, significantly extending the time between maintenance cycles.

Upon project completion, more than 80 percent of Las Vegas’ 50,000 streetlights will be powered by GE LED fixtures.

THE SOLUTION Nearly 6,600 GE Evolve™ LED Roadway fixtures have already replaced mercury vapor and high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights on arterial streets and residential thoroughfares throughout Las Vegas.

In early 2012, Las Vegas launched the second phase of its street lighting update, installing 35,000 additional Evolve™ LED Roadway fixtures over the next 12 months.

Upon project completion, more than 80 percent of Las Vegas’ 50,000 streetlights will be GE LED fixtures. And while previous streetlights lasted four years on average, GE’s new Evolve™ LED Roadway fixtures have a longer life estimated at more than 11 years at 12 hours of use per day—significantly extending the time between maintenance cycles. The city calculates this will yield an additional $1 million cost benefit, bringing combined annual energy and maintenance savings to $2.7 million. The white light produced by the LED light source further improves visibility on streets.

GE and DCI further engaged the city’s maintenance and energy management teams in discussions that produced an NV Energy utility rebate, while Crescent Electric coordinated a recycling program for Las Vegas’ old HPS fixtures that will provide the city a direct credit that will be applied to the purchase of the new LED lights.

For more information on the GE Lighting products used in this project, visit gelightingsolutions.com/LasVegasSavings.

Las Vegas Testimonial – May 2012

“Our products are designed to compete from an overall performance perspective. From light levels to street size dimensions to pole heights, the specification put forth by the RTC of Southern Nevada was based on meeting myriad criteria. We hit all the marks with an efficient fixture that yields up to a 60 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to standard high-intensity discharge (HID) systems.”

-Pete Porte, western regional manager for GE Lighting