LED Lighting on the National Mall

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Facing East toward the Capitol Building, LED retrofitted lights line the interior paths of the mall while preserving the architectural integrity of the original fixtures.

Image: Energy Department Image | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain

Date taken: Mon, 01/30/2012 - 06:00

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Facing East toward the Capitol Building, LED retrofitted lights line the interior paths of the mall while preserving the architectural integrity of the original fixtures.
Image: Energy Department Image | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain
Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00
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Energy Secretary Steven Chu discusses the 65% savings on electric bills and lowered maintenance costs the National Parks Service is experiencing by switching to energy efficient LED lights. "Using energy-efficient LED light bulbs is an important way Americans can save money by saving energy," said Secretary Chu. "Investing in an American economy that is built to last includes taking advantage of all of America's energy resources while working to improve efficiency. Installing these energy-efficient bulbs on the National Mall is an important demonstration of our commitment to partnering with the private sector to promote energy saving technologies." The bulbs are expected to last 25 years.
Image: Energy Department | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain
Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00
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“There is no more fitting place to install these state-of-the-art, energy-efficient bulbs than right here in America’s front yard, the National Mall,” said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar as he spoke about cost savings, job creation and other benefits that LED lighting affords the National Parks Service. From Left to Right: Caroline Cunningham, President, Trust for the National Mall; Bob Vogel, Superintendent, National Mall and Memorial Parks - Rick Leaman, President & CEO, OSRAM SYLVANIA - Eric Spiegel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Corporation & CEO, U.S. Region - Interior Department Secretary Ken Salazar - Joseph M. Rigby, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pepco Holdings, Inc. - Energy Department Secretary Steven Chu)
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Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00
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Interior Secretary Ken Salazar (Left) and Energy Secretary Steven Chu (Right) flip the switch to shine the new LED lighting on the elm paths of the National Mall.
Image: Energy Department | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain
Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00
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Close up of one of the 174 LED Retrofit Kits for Outdoor Lighting, provided by OSRAM Sylvania, that has been retrofitted into a vintage, Olmsted light fixture. PEPCO, a DC area utility, donated time and labor to install the retrofits over the last few months of 2011. PEPCO also installed the original fixtures in 1936, which were specified by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. as 21 foot tall, 300 pound, fluted bronze base and cast iron light fixtures for the federal reconstruction and beautification project of the National Mall.
Image: Energy Department | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain
Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00
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Mounted National Park Policeman with LED lights lining the path to the Washington Monument in the background.
Image: Energy Department | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain
Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00
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The new lighting provides a brighter and more secure park area. Tourists and joggers using the elm path, underneath the LED lighting, with the Capitol Building in the background.
Image: Energy Department | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain
Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00
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The Washington Monument with LED lighting in the foreground.
Image: Energy Department | Photo by Quentin Kruger (Contractor) | Public Domain
Date taken: 01/30/2012 - 06:00