Hanoi to improve LED usage in public lighting system
The Hanoi People’s Committee has recently called on municipal agencies to increase the installation of LED (light-emitting diode) lighting products in public lighting system in the locality.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi People’ꩲs Committee has recently called on municipal agencies to increase the installation of LED (light-emitting diode) lighting products in public lighting system in the locality with the aim to save energy.
Accordingly, the use of LED bulbs will be applied in public works, roads and urban areas.
The committee also asked the municipal districts, the Department of Construction, and the Department of Transportation to prioritise using LED products to replace the downgraded street lighting systems. The relevant agencies are requested not to utilise incandescent and halogen lamps in public lighting systems.
The Department of Construction is asked to take necessary measures to raise the efficiency of public lighting works.
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