R.I. takes first step toward brighter future (Providence, Warwick: 2013, how much)

[Rnrboy]

While other states have programs to upgrade streetlights, Rhode Island’s may be the first in the nation to mandate lower rates not only for high-efficiency light bulbs, but for additional energy-saving measures, such as using dimmers. Officials from Oregon and California, states considered to be energy-efficiency leaders, have inquired about what Rhode Island is doing.

R.I. takes first step toward brighter future with energy-efficient streetlights | Breaking News | providencejournal.com | The Providence Journal

[massnative71]

Brighter street lights to illuminate those potholes... "I think there is some good pavement left just over there to your right...".

[Rnrboy]

Now there's an example of trolling (and bitterness) for ya

[wxjay]

Great steps forward! I think that we need to reconsider how much lighting we actually need too. Parts of 95 through Warwick and Providence are overlit IMO.

[Rnrboy]

I hate to say it but I really think we should put more lights on 95 South as one heads into South County. I know people hate hearing that, but I went to see a friend Friday night down in Hopkinton, and once you get South of Exit 5 there's a stretch where you can barely see your hand in front of your face!

[AlfieBoy]

Originally Posted by Rnrboy

I hate to say it but I really think we should put more lights on 95 South as one heads into South County. I know people hate hearing that, but I went to see a friend Friday night down in Hopkinton, and once you get South of Exit 5 there's a stretch where you can barely see your hand in front of your face!

Hopkinton. ** shudder ** They sure don't cotton to city folks down there. I love when "teh gays" from Hopkinton come to gay bars in PVD -- with their Elmer Fudd hats (with hunting license affixed sideways) and their barn jackets and milking boots. They look Amish and stand out considerably.

But I agree with you. Shortly after moving here last Fall, I rode my bike on Rt. 3 from my beloved downtown Westerly to Ashaway at night and couldn't see jack -- there are virtually no streetlights.

From the cited article:

The City of Providence has invested in more efficient streetlights but is using induction bulbs rather than the more common LEDs. The city owns 2,200 decorative streetlights downtown, and about 1,200 have been upgraded to new bulbs that use about half the energy of traditional ones, said Sheila Dormody, director of sustainability for the city.

I don't like LED lighting. Some time this week I'm going to call Sheila, "director of sustainability for the city," (GOT to love Providence) and ask her what the difference in lighting types are.