Colorado Springs, Colo., is moving forward with its second installation of LED streetlights. The city previously replaced 370 high-pressure sodium and mercury vapor cobra head streetlights with solid-state fixtures and saved 50 percent on energy costs. The next installation will include 95 LEDs in Colorado Springs’ downtown area.
Colorado energy efficiency group announces available funding
Nonprofit group Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) announced it is accepting applications for its Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP). The nonprofit raises funds for statewide energy assistance and energy efficiency programs provides qualifying nonprofits with free energy efficiency upgrades to facilities serving low-income clients, the group said in a statement.