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Chief Patron: Bell J.
LED Light Bulbs (language only)

Item 451 #2h

Item 451 #2h

Transportation
Department of Transportation

Language

Page 395, after line 9, insert:

"E. Pursuant to the provisions of House Bill 58, 2018 Session of the General Assembly, the department shall use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of traditional incandescent light bulbs when installing new outdoor lighting fixtures or replacing nonfunctioning light bulbs on existing outdoor lighting fixtures on state-owned or state-maintained property.  This provision shall apply to contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation on or after July 1, 2019.  However, these provisions shall not apply in instances where the Chief Engineer for the Department makes a determination that the use of LEDs is not cost efficient.



Explanation

(This amendment reduces the funding that can be spent by VDOT to install highway light bulbs reflecting costs savings associated with the provisions of House Bill 58, 2018 Session of the General Assembly, which requires the use of LED bulbs. It is assumed such action will save $5.0 million each year.)