The City of Fernie will be converting 200 streetlights into LED technology.
City staff said it will improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Contractors will start replacing city-owned streetlights in mid-November.
Work is expected to wrap up in January and is estimated to result in $20,000 of energy and replacement cost savings, annually.
BC Hydro will also be providing a one-time incentive of nearly $40,000 to help cover initial fixture replacement costs.
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