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Top Story: LED Streetlight Retrofitting Project Update 1
Public Safety Measures: Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) 2
Energy Efficiency Winter Savings Tips 3
Did You Know? 3
Energy Efficiency Incentives for Residential Customers 4
Hire a MoVal Veteran 5
Ways to Pay Your Bill 6
Emergency Alert and Warning System Back Cover

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LED STREETLIGHT RETROFITTING PROJECT UPDATE

In December 2018, Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) began retrofitting or
converting street lights to LED throughout the City. The project was
completed on time in December 2019. Throughout the project, MVU
provided our residents with valuable information about the project and
the many benefits of LED lighting technology.

Here is some information about LED lights:
WHAT IS LED TECHNOLOGY?

• LED stands for “Light Emitting Diode.” Each diode in an LED street light
lamp can be controlled to light a specific area, meaning less light is lost
(less light pollution) and less energy is used. This also means that LED lights
will last approximately ten times longer than the current high pressure
sodium vapor lamps (HPS) used throughout the City.
• A longer life means lower maintenance and/or replacement costs.
• Because LED lights emit a whiter light than HPS lamps; objects may
appear clearer and more defined.

• LED lamps have a rapid startup speed, unlike current HPS lamps.

The conversion to LED technology should reduce energy consumption by
up to 68%, equivalent to powering approximately 395 homes per year.

For more information and updates, please contact Moreno Valley Utility at
1-844-341-6469 or visit us at www.moval.org/mvutility.

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