Ohio to pilot LED smart street lights as part of pilot project

Ohio will pilot the installation of LED smart street lights. As part of the pilot project, American Power will install new LED smart street lights in Ohio cities, a move that could pave the way for the state to adopt LED technology. Earlier this month, the city council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with American Electric Power Company to participate in a street light replacement study without paying a fee. The project involved the installation of 80 LED street lights across the state. Lima City Public Works Director Howard Elstro said, "This is an intelligent technology other than LED bulbs." "The advantage of LED technology for cities is that it can reduce a lot of energy and save money.