COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 10, 2010

MOTION NO.6

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

That this Council noting:

the significant cost and energy efficiencies available from the use of LED public-lighting; 

the successful use of this 'green' technology in other countries; 

the growing number of enterprises in our county now engaged in the supply and installation of LED lighting;  

requests the Manager to increase the use of LED public-lighting by South Dublin County Council.

REPORT:

The Council is continuously researching new technoloy in the context of providing a more efficient and sustainable public lighting service and has generally been to the forefront of new initiatives including dimming and telemonitoring and white light versus SOX/SON.  The Council is aware of advancements made in the area of LED lighting however the technology is still regarded as being in it's infancy and problems have been highlighted in the driver technology associated with its use. An ongoing assessment is underway in relation to the introduction of this new technology as one of many of the new innovations that are available in the marketplace. Once the sustainability of the systems have been established consideration will be given to the introduction of a pilot project.