Town Crier Articles

 

Have you ever taken an evening stroll through New Town and noticed how dark some of our streets can be? With several streetlights not working or areas where lighting is limited, a little extra illumination from our homes can go a long way.

 

Here’s something that might surprise you: Leaving an LED porch light on from dusk until dawn costs approximately $6 per year!

 

That’s right—about 50 cents a month, or less than two pennies a night!

 

Today’s energy-efficient LED bulbs use a fraction of the electricity of traditional bulbs. A typical 9-watt LED provides roughly the same brightness as an old-fashioned 60-watt bulb, making it an incredibly affordable way to brighten our community.

 

 

 

 

Consider installing an inexpensive dusk-to-dawn LED bulb. These bulbs have built-in light sensors that automatically turn on at sunset and off at sunrise. No timers, switches, or daily effort required!

 

Even better, they’re remarkably affordable:

One-time bulb purchase: Approximately $5–$10
Annual electricity cost: Approximately $6
Total first-year investment: Just $11–$16!

 

And because quality LED bulbs can last for years, your ongoing expense is typically just the electricity.

 

For the best results, consider a 60-watt-equivalent, warm-white dusk-to-dawn LED bulb. Warm-white lighting provides gentle, welcoming illumination without creating excessive glare or disturbing neighboring homes.

 

 

For approximately the price of a single cup of coffee each year in electricity, we could collectively make our neighborhood brighter, more welcoming, and more comfortable for everyone who enjoys being outdoors after sunset.

 

It’s a small investment that can make a meaningful difference in our community’s appearance, visibility, and sense of safety.

 

 

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Note: Estimated electricity costs assume a 9-watt LED operating approximately 12 hours daily at $0.16 per kilowatt-hour. Actual costs may vary depending on electricity rates, bulb wattage, and seasonal daylight hours. Bulb prices are approximate.