Somerset Council to Invest Over £5.8m in LED Streetlight Upgrade to Cut Energy Costs
Monday, January 26, 2026
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Somerset Council has announced a £5.8 million investment to convert its remaining street lighting and illuminated assets to LED technology, targeting substantial energy savings and improved maintenance efficiency.
Currently responsible for over 60,000 lighting assets—including streetlights, bollards, signs, and Belisha beacons across Somerset—the council spends just over £5 million annually on powering these installations. Nearly 70% of these assets have already been upgraded to LED lighting, which offers greater energy efficiency and durability.