LED Street Lighting

PWC completed its conversion of over 37,500 streetlights from less efficient, traditional lights to LED (Light Emitting Diode) streetlights in 2023.  We also installed new LED lights throughout the city, in collaboration with NCDOT, to enhance visibility at night.

LEDs have a longer life and use less energy than traditional streetlights. Other benefits include better quality and a more consistent light, which will result in fewer dark areas between lights and better illumination of our streets.  LED lighting also helps PWC meet state mandates for Renewable Energy (Senate Bill 3).

The PWC project began in 2013 with a pilot program to test multiple LED street lighting fixtures involving nine neighborhoods, which were considered underlit or lit to older standards.  This, along with input from the City of Fayetteville Public Safety and residents, helped determine which types best fit the needs of our system.  With the results of the pilot, PWC developed a system-wide change-out program.  This system-wide installation began in 2015 and was expected to take 5-7 years to be completed.  During individual installation projects, PWC staff coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department for tree trimming in underground electric service areas.