A new trend is sweeping the metro! Light emitting diode (LED) street lights are starting to pop up in suburbs including Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park. The lights are not only brighter and emit purer white light (rather than yellow), but LEDs are also far more energy and cost efficient. The technology for LED lights is homegrown, Lighting House USA the founding company, is based in Plymouth.
Check out KSTP’s video report.
Like what you’re reading? Check out how Crookston also did LED retrofits in their community.
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