The Insider’s Guide to a

Smarter & More Sustainable City

Cities across America are met with various demands,

from reducing crime to keeping the lights on, despite

ever-tightening budgets. As city leaders work diligently

to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work

there, they must be sure they operate in an efficient and

cost-effective manner. But what is the best way to achieve

this? Join us on a journey as we share insights for building

a city of tomorrow that is smarter and more sustainable. Get on the road to a smarter, more energy-efficient city with this guide, which will help you:

• Discover special insights from leaders with the city of San Diego, the National League of Cities and other innovators

• Go behind the scenes—see what it really takes to achieve success

• Find tools for making more informed decisions

• Take action now with proven strategies

Chapter 1:

Common Roadblocks for Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Chapter 2:

Population Shifts Expected to Impact the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Chapter 3:

Identifying Steps to Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-20

Chapter 4:

Lighting the Way: LED as the Foundation for Your City’s Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-32

Chapter 5:

Navigating Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-42

Chapter 6:

Celebrating the Win . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44

Chapter 7:

What Does the Future Hold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-48

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Decisions made each day by city leaders are influenced by so many forces, ranging from budget concerns to catastrophic weather events. Mayoral priorities fall into a broad range of categories, as recently identified in the 21st-Century Mayors Leadership Survey conducted by the Initiative on Cities at Boston University and spearheaded by former Boston Mayor Tom Menino.

The report summarizes interviews and insights from more than 70 mayors of cities of all sizes to offer an inside look on their challenges, relationships and where they gain inspiration. Known as the “Menino Survey of Mayors,” it indicates that mayors’ primary challenges lie with the physical and fiscal infrastructures of their cities.

“Policy priorities for the upcoming year vary widely, but economic development, quality of life concerns and urban infrastructure were the most frequently cited,” the report states. “Mayoral policy priorities are remarkably consistent across large and small city mayors and those who govern both economically thriving and disadvantaged cities. It appears that the issues mayors view as their cities’ biggest keys to growth and vitality—economic development and infrastructure—make up two of the top three areas of focus. But , many mayors also highlight quality of life concerns, including public safety, urban planning and improved sustainability.”

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Mayors Challenged by Physical and Fiscal Infrastructure, Report Says

“[Infrastructure is] a quality of life issue, how your neighborhood looks,” said Menino in regard to the top challenges identified by participants. “It’s having people come to a neighborhood and see a sidewalk that’s fixed, a street that’s in good condition, lighting that’s proper and trees that are trimmed.”

Mayors from all American cities report spending a significant amount of time thinking about how to better grow and plan their cities, how to manage transportation and city operations, and how to budget limited resources given contemporary fiscal constraints. Where do they look for inspiration and ideas? They look to other cities that demonstrate success and action plans of progress.

The Insider’s Guide to a Smarter & More Sustainable City is designed to provide ideas for solutions to problems facing municipal leaders. It serves as a valuable resource with examples of success and inspiration one may consider for turning challenges into opportunities.

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Chapter 1:

Common Roadblocks for Cities

Cities are facing tough challenges. A recent study* by the National League of Cities (NLC) indicates that tackling crime, ensuring fiscal health and addressing eroding infrastructure are among the most critical obligations for municipality leaders. For cities large and small, the priority is to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work there. But what is the best way to achieve this?

NLC President and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker explained during the report’s unveiling, “This is not a wishlist just of cities. This is a wishlist of the people who live in America. That’s 80 percent of the population of America that’s being represented through us.”

Becker expressed confidence that items on this wishlist can be obtained at the city level. “It is in our municipalities and communities where real innovation, real action and real decisions are being made,” Becker has said. “We are driving not just our local and regional economies, but we are driving progress in our country overall.”

Studies show that efforts supporting enhanced sustainability can make inroads toward improvement

and positively impact all of the challenges identified as priorities for mayors. Becker is among the believers, as he dedicated more than 80 percent of his 2014 State of the City address to sustainability efforts and environmental issues. The city is developing solar energy projects, reducing carbon emissions and setting goals for energy-saving improvement projects.

For examples beyond Utah, check out the Top 10 Greenest Cities in the World, as identified by Dual Citizen LLC. From Copenhagen to New York City, these towns are addressing challenges while developing environmentally friendly economies by putting into place sustainable initiatives.

Additionally, reports indicate the emerging energy-efficient and operationally efficient “smart city” may help. But what exactly is a smart city, anyway? We’ll explore issues keeping city leaders up at night and identify what the smart, more environmentally responsible city of tomorrow could be.

*“10 Critical Imperatives Facing Cities in 2014” report, National League of Cities

Dual Citizen LLC published its Global Green Economy Index, an in-depth look at how 60 countries and 70 cities are doing in developing more environmentally friendly economies, in actual performance and in how experts perceive their performance.

Top 10 Greenest Cities in the World These cities lead the charge:1) Copenhagen2) Amsterdam3) Stockholm4) Vancouver5) London

6) Berlin 7) New York 8) Singapore 9) Helsinki10) Oslo

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City Leaders Indicate Sustainability Efforts Are Key to Tackling Challenges

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3 Questions with Mayor Faulconer: How Innovation Can Help You Get Around Town

What motivates and excites you? I’m excited about the future of innovation in San Diego. In 2013, San Diego created over four hundred new startups. In 2014, Forbes named San Diego the number one place to launch a startup. Earlier this year, National Geographic recognized San Diego as one of the world’s smart cities. The best is yet to come for our city, and I’m excited about all of the new opportunities coming our way.

What challenges you and your city? San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the country, and like most major cities with large populations, San Diego has some traffic issues. One of our biggest and most successful companies, Qualcomm, has over 10,000 employees. With so many employees in one place, traffic is a major issue near their campus. We want major companies to thrive here, so that’s why we jumped at the chance to find innovative solutions to our traffic, street and infrastructure problems. How are you applying innovation to solving this challenge? We recently completed a traffic signal communications master plan. By modernizing our traffic signal system, traffic signals throughout San Diego will be coordinated to increase public safety, shorten commutes, reduce greenhouse gases and increase mobility at intersections for all motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit and emergency vehicles. We already started implementing some of these solutions in fiscal year 2015 and will implement even more in the years to come.

Our traffic signal communications master plan is just the beginning. San Diego is one of the first pilot cities for an Intelligent Cities program that involves installing LED street lights, which connect, collect and analyze data to help cities run more efficiently. I’m excited about the possibilities of these lights and our partnership. Under our current communications plan,

we changed 35,000 lights and converted 3,600 lights to LED. After this change, our City’s energy use plummeted 60 percent. This saves us about a quarter million dollars each year for the 3,600 LED fixtures alone. There are more than 50,000 street lights in the City of San Diego, so there are huge opportunities to use smart technology and get big savings for taxpayers.

“It’s the data. It’s the proof points. But it’s also about if you can notice the difference in whether you’re getting from point A to point B faster.”

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San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer

An intelligent city (also referred to as a smart city or cognitive city) uses digital technologies to enhance performance of devices and services to improve the well-being of citizens, businesses and visitors. Through such technologies, it helps to reduce costs and consumption of resources, including—but not limited to—energy, healthcare and mobility.

The global intelligent city market will be valued at $1.565 trillion in 2020. More than 25 global cities are expected to be smart cities by 2025, with more than half in Europe and North America, according to a Frost & Sullivan report.

The shift to more intelligent living is already happening in our own homes: Research firm Parks Associates indicates that 10 million smart thermostats, plugs, power strips and lights were sold in 2014 alone. By 2017, the market is expected to double to 19 million products worth $1.6 billion. And as residents increasingly rely on smart products in their daily lives, they will come to expect the cities they live and work in to offer conveniences and efficiencies through technological connectivity.

While some technologies associated with smart cities already are available, many more are in development. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a worldwide professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation, indicates that an intelligent city may include:

• Smart building controls • Demand response • LED lighting and intelligent lighting • Solar panels • Fuel cells • Wireless charging for automobiles • Transportation sensors • Wind turbines

Why would a city want or need to be smart? During a 2015 Smart Cities Conference sponsored by utility resource Energy Central, keynote speaker Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president of market solutions for Duke Energy, posed this question.

With exponential population growth of cities around the world—some experts predict urban populations may double by 2050. Weintraub noted that cities have a considerable influence on gross domestic product in a global economy. So adopting greater intelligence is imperative, as information could improve the economic and environmental health of a city.

“If a city doesn’t grow smart, it doesn’t grow at all,” Weintraub said. “How you do this in a smart way really impacts the future of the city.” Scholars and researchers believe an intelligent city is one that uses information technologies to:

• Make more efficient use of roads, buildings and other infrastructure to support strong economic, social and cultural development

• Provide a tool for effective engagement among residents, businesses and local decision makers through open innovation processes and e-participation with emphasis on participation and co-design

• Learn, adapt and innovate—and respond more effectively and promptly—to changing circumstances

But is there a one-size-fits-all approach? No. Intelligent cities will develop in many different forms and over time. Each city faces its own challenges, all dependent upon geographic location, population and existing or future problems (i.e., water, air and noise pollution, traffic). City leaders must determine their vision of an intelligent city and how to draw from resources that can provide technical expertise and innovations that will allow that vision to come to life.

What is an“intelligent city?”

Chapter 2:

Population Shifts Expected to Impact the Environment

Globally, 54 percent of people live in urban centers, and almost all of the world’s projected population growth over the next three decades will take place in cities. In the next decade, nearly 60 percent of the world’s population—or 4.6 billion people—will live in urban areas. In developed regions, population in cities could account for upward of 80 percent of total population, according to a Frost & Sullivan report. This will pose serious challenges for city planners who will need to identify ways to provide city services in a more efficient, sustainable way.

In the United States alone, more than 80 percent of Americans live in cities, which produce more than 75 percent of our nation’s economic output. Because of their density and often strained infrastructure, cities have a major impact on the environment, consuming two-thirds of the globe’s energy and contributing a large share of its greenhouse gas emissions. It is no wonder city leaders are working diligently toward improvements while doing their best at being fiscally and environmentally responsible.

6) Berlin7) New York8) Singapore9) Helsinki10) Oslo

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Cities Make Sustainabilitythe New Business as Usual

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By Cooper Martin, Program Director for Sustainability, National League of Cities.

Mayors from cities large and small increasingly recognize that the business of local government cannot be separated from environmental issues.

It has recently become something of a mantra, even within Washington, D.C., to acknowledge that most of the innovative policies, programs and ideas related to environmental protection are being generated at the local level. Federal agencies have done commendable work through the multiagency Partnership for Livable Communities. However, many of the innovative policies and financial tools that incentivize green building, improve recycling and waste diversion, promote renewable energy, or expand alternative transportation have been championed by local governments.

Based on NLC’s ongoing analysis of Mayoral State of the City addresses, we’ve identified tangible actions taken by local leadership on environmental issues in cities of nearly every size, in every region of the country.

Within our sample, we discovered that 63 percent of speeches covered environmental topics such as renewable energy, water, climate or sustainability, while 20 percent devoted “significant coverage”—at least three paragraphs or more—to environmental topics.

Digging into these speeches more closely, a handful of mayors, approximately 12 percent, are at the forefront of these issues and have made environmental protection a central part of their agenda. Their speeches include specific references to sustainability plans, climate action plans, or other comprehensive and holistic plans that guide municipal activities.

Most importantly, these mayors seem to understand that the business of local government cannot be separated from environmental issues. Phoenix, Arizona's mayor Greg Stanton's speech is representative of many other speeches in this regard, explaining to his citizens that:

“No matter how well we have planned in Phoenix to avoid a water shortage, our economy will suffer when reliable water supplies for the region are threatened … We are engaging with leaders in California and southern Nevada to find common ground on shortage scenarios. We should examine our own laws so that as we continue to grow and develop, we do so in a truly sustainable way. We cannot afford to wait .”

The city is not only acting on its own behalf, it is bringing others in the region along.

Leading by exampleTwenty percent of cities demonstrating clear leadership on environmental issues may not appear that significant, but it is important to keep in mind how quickly best practices can spread once a concept is proven. Although local government is a risk-averse business, it is clear from this analysis that many cities are benefiting from the experience of a few innovators.

One example of this is Columbia, South Carolina, where Mayor Stephen Benjamin announced that the city would be working with private-sector partners to build a facility to divert tons of sewer sludge from their waste stream to be recycled to produce high-quality fertilizer, compressed natural gas for city vehicles and enough electricity to power 500 homes.

The initiative is described as the “single most impactful green initiative the city has ever taken,” and it would likely not be possible without other cities that demonstrated that such technology could be environmentally and economically viable.

Looking to the future, one of the most promising new developments is that two cities in our analysis, Evanston, Illinois, and Seattle, Washington, discussed their commitment to pursue the STAR Community Rating. Developed with significant input and cooperation from local government officials, the STAR system rates participating cities on a variety of environmental and social metrics, providing a comprehensive and data-

driven benchmark for cities to identify their strengths or areas in which they may need improvement.

This type of consistent, objective and independently verified rating has the potential to dramatically improve environmental performance.

It will take much more local leadership if we are going to create truly sustainable communities, but this research is indicative of the thousands of communities throughout the country that are at the forefront. It is up to us to measure, replicate and improve on the examples they have set.

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FAQsWhat is an intelligent city? The idea of an “intelligent city” can be complex, but Business Insider defines it as a place where information technology is wielded to address problems old and new. Smart cities can adapt on the fly, by pulling readings from vast arrays of sensors, feeding that data into software that can see the big picture and taking action.

Why should a city become one? Studies indicate that about 60 percent of the world’s population will live in urban environments by 2050. As urban areas continue to become more densely populated, connected devices will play a critical role in helping ensure they remain livable, clean and affordable. Smart cities start with smart systems, working for the benefit of both residents and the environment. By integrating critical city systems such as buildings, homes, hospitals, transportation systems and electric grids, a city can increase efficiency and sustainability. How can my city increase its intelligence? FutureStructure provides a new framework to help public sector leaders think and act more like system engineers. A significant part of FutureStructure involves the evolution of cities into smart cities, and in a recent webinar, they recommend looking at a city through three lenses when seeking to increase intelligence. • Soft Infrastructure – these are the intangible things like regulations, education,

laws, policies, human capital, research … these are the places new ideas start. • Hard Infrastructure – this is the built environment, the roads, utilities, energy,

water, buildings, bridges, and rail … the things we’ve built or plan to build. • Technology – technology bridges the gap between our ideas and our

infrastructure. Today and in the future, technology will allow us to build in new and better ways that make not just our buildings smarter but our communities as a whole smarter too.

Where does a city begin to increase its intelligence? Any size city can become a smart city. Brian Cotton, vice president of Frost & Sullivan Information and Communication Technologies Growth Consulting, says cities—large or small—should take these 7 steps toward increased intelligence: 1| Study the concept. 2| Discover the needs and priorities among the city’s citizens and businesses. 3| Create plans and communicate the smart city vision; then get stakeholders

behind it. 4| Consider the cloud. 5| Determine the best engagement model. 6| Figure out the mechanics. 7| Set up initial projects.

Who can a city look to for inspiration and education? Many cities around the globe are becoming intelligent cities. Boyd Cohen shares a top 10 list of innovative and sustainable cities that are leading the charge with Fast Company. 1 | Vienna 6| Tokyo 2 | Toronto 7| Berlin 3| Paris 8| Copenhagen 4| New York 9| Hong Kong 5| London 10| Barcelona

When is the right time to start the process? Now. “Cities are our hope for the future,” Jesse Berst, chairman of the Smart Cities Council said. “If you’re in the U.S. or Europe, 80 percent of us live in cities already. We can’t solve the planet’s problems unless we solve them in cities.”

Chapter 3:

Identifying Steps to Success

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Sensors and Data from Around the WorldUrban planners are leveraging data from sensors mounted on traffic lights and park benches to analyze how their cities really operate. This data is then helping them to identify ways to enhance the lives of citizens and businesses.

Discover what some cities are already doing to tackle their biggest challenges. Illustrated with city photos and relevant icons, this will summarize several examples of how cities around the globe are adopting “smart” solutions—from smart meters in Chicago to traffic-data analytics in London.

This infographic shows the variety of ways data could collect (reference MIT Technology Review).

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TrafficReducing emissions, streamlining traffic flow & providing parking information

Air QualityReducing emissions from idling cars

Health Dept.Predicting disease outbreaks

LightingReducing lighting in unnecessary locations

SoundCompliance with city noise regulations

Waste ManagementEliminating garbage trucks

Irrigation Enabling cities to conserve water by observation of humidity, temperature and moisture

Smart Electric GridsEnabling cities to reduce energy waste, restore power outages quickly and better manage evacuations

Smart Cities Popping Up Around the World

New York City • USAProvides more than 1,100 sets of data for developers to use through its NYC OpenData platform

Analyzed taxi trips, finding that the numbers of trips taken in the city could decrease by 40% if taxi-sharing services were made available

Geneva • Switzerland Testing a new electric bus system called Tosa, a 133-person vehicle that does not require overhead electrical wires

Potentially saving 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide per bus line and lowering costs 30%

London • EnglandImplementing technology aimed at addressing anticipated issues with traffic, health care, waste management and energy

Goal: build a smart grid and cut transport emissions in half by 2020

Turning four neighborhoods into living labs equipped with air-quality sensors to collect data

Copenhagen • DenmarkImplementing new technologies in an effort to become the first carbon-neutral capital by 2025

Formed Copenhagen Intelligent Traffic Solutions, which will geolocate devices connected to the Internet to help officials monitor traffic throughout the city

Hamburg • GermanyDeveloping a system to manage parking and loading, make lighting more efficient, capture emissions data and monitor railways with sensors

Considering developing mobile GPS sensors to track heavy machinery and analyze temperature, wind strength and air pollution

Songdo • South Korea Home to futuristic technologies that promote sustainability, such as water recycling systems and pneumatic waste disposal systems that eliminate the need for garbage trucks

Vancouver • Canada Developed an action plan to become the greenest city by 2020 • 6% decrease in greenhouse gases since 2007 • 18% drop in water consumption since 2006 • 93 charging stations for electric vehicles

Using software to see how different city systems interact and ensure construction doesn’t impede views of mountains or natural assets

Chattanooga • USAFastest metro-wide Internet speeds in the U.S.

14-week program called GigTank for global entrepreneurs interested in using the city’s Wi-Fi to launch a business

Restored power to households within 2 seconds after a tornado (vs. 17 hours previously) saving $1.4 million

Chicago • USA Installing a smart grid that’s expected to reduce energy waste and save $170 million

An analytics platform helped reduce the city’s crime rate by 14%

Created a model that predicts and prevents rodent infestations

Philadelphia • USAInstallation of smart electric meters, which will allow the city’s power utility to charge more in peak periods

Rio de Janeiro • BrazilData from sensors and video feeds are used to build maps to predict weather and other problems

Emergency response times have improved 30% since the new system launched

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Cities around the world are making technological advances to improve:

Sensors and Data Infographic + Case Studies from Around the World

Urban planners are leveraging data from sensors mounted on traffic lights and park benches to analyze how their cities really operate. This data is then helping them to identify ways to enhance the lives of citizens and businesses.

Discover what some cities are already doing to tackle their biggest challenges. Illustrated with city photos and relevant icons, this will summarize several examples of how cities around the globe are adopting “smart” solutions—from smart meters in Chicago to traffic data analytics in London.

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Reducing emissions, streamlining traffic flow and providing parking information

Sensors and Data from Around the World

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TrafficReducing emissions, streamlining traffic flow & providing parking information

Air QualityReducing emissions from idling cars

Health Dept.Predicting disease outbreaks

LightingReducing lighting in unnecessary locations

SoundCompliance with city noise regulations

Waste ManagementEliminating garbage trucks

Irrigation Enabling cities to conserve water by observation of humidity, temperature and moisture

Smart Electric GridsEnabling cities to reduce energy waste, restore power outages quickly and better manage evacuations

Smart Cities Popping Up Around the World

New York City • USAProvides more than 1,100 sets of data for developers to use through its NYC OpenData platform

Analyzed taxi trips, finding that the numbers of trips taken in the city could decrease by 40% if taxi-sharing services were made available

Geneva • Switzerland Testing a new electric bus system called Tosa, a 133-person vehicle that does not require overhead electrical wires

Potentially saving 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide per bus line and lowering costs 30%

London • EnglandImplementing technology aimed at addressing anticipated issues with traffic, health care, waste management and energy

Goal: build a smart grid and cut transport emissions in half by 2020

Turning four neighborhoods into living labs equipped with air-quality sensors to collect data

Copenhagen • DenmarkImplementing new technologies in an effort to become the first carbon-neutral capital by 2025

Formed Copenhagen Intelligent Traffic Solutions, which will geolocate devices connected to the Internet to help officials monitor traffic throughout the city

Hamburg • GermanyDeveloping a system to manage parking and loading, make lighting more efficient, capture emissions data and monitor railways with sensors

Considering developing mobile GPS sensors to track heavy machinery and analyze temperature, wind strength and air pollution

Songdo • South Korea Home to futuristic technologies that promote sustainability, such as water recycling systems and pneumatic waste disposal systems that eliminate the need for garbage trucks

Vancouver • Canada Developed an action plan to become the greenest city by 2020 • 6% decrease in greenhouse gases since 2007 • 18% drop in water consumption since 2006 • 93 charging stations for electric vehicles

Using software to see how different city systems interact and ensure construction doesn’t impede views of mountains or natural assets

Chattanooga • USAFastest metro-wide Internet speeds in the U.S.

14-week program called GigTank for global entrepreneurs interested in using the city’s Wi-Fi to launch a business

Restored power to households within 2 seconds after a tornado (vs. 17 hours previously) saving $1.4 million

Chicago • USA Installing a smart grid that’s expected to reduce energy waste and save $170 million

An analytics platform helped reduce the city’s crime rate by 14%

Created a model that predicts and prevents rodent infestations

Philadelphia • USAInstallation of smart electric meters, which will allow the city’s power utility to charge more in peak periods

Rio de Janeiro • BrazilData from sensors and video feeds are used to build maps to predict weather and other problems

Emergency response times have improved 30% since the new system launched

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Cities around the world are making technological advances to improve:

Sensors and Data Infographic + Case Studies from Around the World

Urban planners are leveraging data from sensors mounted on traffic lights and park benches to analyze how their cities really operate. This data is then helping them to identify ways to enhance the lives of citizens and businesses.

Discover what some cities are already doing to tackle their biggest challenges. Illustrated with city photos and relevant icons, this will summarize several examples of how cities around the globe are adopting “smart” solutions—from smart meters in Chicago to traffic data analytics in London.

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The world’s cities occupy only 4 percent of the Earth’s land area, yet more than half of the world’s people live in them. By 2050, that percentage will increase to 60 percent.

Growing urbanization can be a plus for the environment because people who live in dense cities drive less, their living spaces use less energy and they require fewer resources. But it comes with such negatives as increased traffic congestion, smog and blight.

To help metropolitan areas make the planet a better place, city leaders must pay attention to how cities are developed. As published in National Geographic, the following are several initiatives cities can adopt to become more livable and sustainable in their use of energy. Improve mass transitAround the world, urban commuters spend hours each year stuck in traffic congestion, burning through gasoline just idling in road jams. Use of public transit is increasing in some places, but not at the pace most experts say is needed. Make buildings more efficientIn the developed world, 40 percent of carbon dioxide emissions come from heating, cooling and powering

buildings. Many countries have embarked on major efforts to better insulate buildings and install more modern and efficient heating and ventilation equipment. Energy savings could reach 30 percent or more. Preserve historic and natural assetsPart of what makes each city unique is its architecture. Preserving buildings, and the history and culture they embody, is often difficult for cities as they face the pressure of growing population and changing economic demands. Natural assets—like waterways, parkland and wetlands—also are important factors in making cities livable. Boost clean energySome municipalities are taking steps to reduce reliance on power transmitted from generating stations. Cities are integrating solar energy onto rooftops, capturing and recycling waste heat, and purchasing wind power. Switching from coal to natural gas can also cut carbon emissions and other pollutants.

Upgrade power infrastructureAs New York City learned during Hurricane Sandy, aging energy delivery systems in many cities need to be upgraded to handle increased weather and flooding

risks as well as a growing population. Cities will need smarter and more resilient electricity and fuel delivery systems to provide basic human services and allow communities to grow and thrive into the next century.

Increase your city’s smartsExisting components of your city’s infrastructure, including street lights and parking meters, have the capability of adding a new level of intelligence. Street lights, remotely controllable from a municipal transportation office (or wherever is relevant), can glow extra bright during an emergency, alerting drivers and pedestrians to approaching emergency vehicles or helping first responders get to their destination more quickly. In the near future, Industrial-Internet linked street lights also will have sensors and cameras that can automatically brighten when people walk, run, ride or drive underneath, helping to increase feelings of security and help shine a light on parking spots, according to GE Lighting CEO Maryrose Sylvester.

Steps for Building a More Livable, Sustainable City

Test Your City IntelligenceTake the quiz: “What You Don’t Know About Cities and Energy”

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Growing Global Lighting Fixture Market to Produce Jobs

The “Lighting Fixtures and Luminaires: A Global Strategic Business Report,” conducted by market research firm Global Industry Analysts Inc., indicates that the need for sustainable energy consumption is driving the world’s demand for solid-state lighting as a key solution for conserving energy.

With 300 million street lights in the world today and new LED installations or retrofits gaining strong momentum, connected street lighting is expected to reach up to 38 percent of the total street-light market by 2025, according to the Northeast Group. Street lighting is central to a broader smart city vision that municipalities are starting to embrace in order to reduce energy and operational costs.

This demand is expected to come with a substantial number of new jobs for electricians, already a booming field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of electricians is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations, resulting in a net increase of 114,700 jobs. Median earnings for a trained electrician in 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, were $49,840 per year—43 percent above the median for all workers of $34,750.

LED lighting solutions are rapidly penetrating the general lighting industry, which currently commands about 20 percent of the global electricity consumption. Some experts believe it will increase to nearly 70 percent by 2020.According to a recent study from Navigant Research,

annual sales for occupancy sensors, photosensors and lighting network gear related to LED lighting applications will grow from $1.1 billion in 2013 to $2.7 billion by 2020. Falling LED prices, says the report, will drive up the adoption of lighting controls. The semiconductor nature of LEDs makes them inherently controllable, with better dimmability, easy integration of controls with drivers and instantaneous setup. Each new LED fixture can, in essence, become a node on an intelligent controls network.

Future growth in the market will be driven by increasing urbanization, changing demographics and innovation in fixtures targeted mainly at improving functionality. With governments worldwide legislating economic stimulus programs to combat slowing GDP, the higher investments in public infrastructure will spur new opportunities for the sales of LEDs.

An increase in green building construction activities and retrofitting of the already existing buildings for conversion to green buildings are driving demand for energy-efficient lighting fixtures in developed countries.

Experts predict the future belongs to connected lighting, embedded lighting and sustainable lighting. Further enhancing market prospects are intelligent lighting fixtures that dynamically respond to the many commands that light sources receive from dimming products, smart-lighting controls and energy-management systems.

A 2015 report indicates the global market for lighting fixtures is forecast to reach $93.5 billion by 2020, driven by rapid penetration of LED lighting and the corresponding demand for technologically advanced lighting fixtures. With this increase in energy-efficient lighting will come an uptick in jobs for electricians, predicts Consumer Energy Solutions Inc. (CES), an energy consulting company.

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The National Complete Streets Coalition supports efforts to ensure well-lit areas for safety and accessibility, to use pedestrian-scale lighting and to minimize light pollution in urban areas, according to Stefanie Seskin, coalition deputy director.

Early successes in and continued discussion of what Complete Streets performance measurement means has revealed some key lessons.

The National Complete Streets Coalition, a

program of Smart Growth America, is a nonprofit,

nonpartisan alliance of public interest organizations

and transportation professionals committed to the

development and implementation of Complete

Streets policies and practices. A nationwide

movement launched by the Coalition in 2004,

Complete Streets is the integration of people and

places in the planning, design, construction, operation

and maintenance of transportation networks.

Smart Growth America is the only national

organization dedicated to researching, advocating

for and leading coalitions to bring better

development to more communities nationwide.

From providing more sidewalks to ensuring more

homes are built near public transportation, Smart

Growth America helps make sure people across

the nation can live in great neighborhoods.

Lessons in Performance Measurement

Goal: EnvironmentMinimizing the impact on the natural environment can lead to fiscal savings in the cost of project materials and maintenance. It also can influence public health outcomes by minimizing pollutants.

Below are recommended projects with environmental impact:

Goal: SafetyEnsuring peole are able to safely travel to their destinations is a fundamental transportation goal. With Complete Streets projects, this means prioritizing safety for all who use the streets —walking, bicycling, riding public transportation, and driving cars or trucks. Safety measures should track both the characteristics related to injurious crashes and those related to perceptions of safety.

Below are recommended projects with safety impact:

Project Metrics

Air Quality • Air toxins along project: diesel

Energy Efficiency • Use of reflective surfaces• Use of dark-sky, low-energy lighting

Providing/Preserving Habitat for

Native Species

• Connects or restores habitat• Wildlife crossings

Stormwater Runoff

• Treats runoff to a higher level of quality than set threshold

• Corrects poor drainage/flow• Reduces rate and volume of runoff• Percent of stormwater runoff absorbed

through biofiltration• Use of pervious surfaces• Presence of rain gardens

Sustainable Sourcing for Construction Materials

• Percentage of recycled materials used in new pavement/construction

• Use of locally or regionally sourced materials to reduce transportation costs

Vegetation

• Number of trees retained and/or newly planted

• Use of native plants/trees• Xeriscaping/water-conserving landscaping

Project Metrics

Adequate Lighting• Presence of ADA-/AASHTO-compliant lighting

for all modes• Addition of lighting to dark corners

Compliance with Speed Limit

• Percent of drivers exceeding the speed limit• Match between target speed, design speed and

86th percentile

Crashes - Minor • Number of crashes on project; by mode, age, gender, income, race, ethnicity and disability status

Crashes - MinorThroughout Network/City

• Total number• Rate and location by mode; per 100,000 miles

Fatalities

• Total number of fatalities suffered by all users• Progress toward achieving zero serious injuries• Rate of serious injuries as measured per 100,000

miles/use; by mode, age, gender, income, race, ethnicity and disability status

Personal Security

• Survey of visitors, residents, commercial staff and ownership

• Number of crimes, violent and nonviolent• Number of calls for service• Removal of obstructions to pedestrian line of sight

at intersections and crossings

Serious Injuries • Number of injurious crashes: by mode, age, gender, income, race, ethnicity and disability status

Chapter 4:

Lighting the Way:LED as the Foundationfor Your City’s Future

Every single city around the world is unique, from its population and citizen demographics to the budget that drives key initiatives. But no matter the location, LED street lighting can help save money, increase energy efficiency and lead to greater intelligence. It is a foundational solution for helping to enhance quality of life and improve infrastructure in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

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Cities everywhere are growing wise to the advantages of intelligent LED street lights and the community benefits controls can bring. From accurate energy measurement that saves money to intelligent infrastructure that connects people and machines, GE looks at key trends transforming your next drive around the block.

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1 | Accelerated LED adoption LED is becoming the best choice for many outdoor lighting applications, and rapid LED street light adoption will continue, cites Navigant Research, due to falling prices, increased efficiency, better light quality, reduced trespass and improved controllability. Today, fewer than 20 million street lights are LED, compared to 150 million high pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures worldwide. By 2023, however, there will be about 100 million LED street lights—one for each HPS fixture remaining. In fact, more than 50 percent of all new luminaire shipments are now LED, reports Navigant, noting the massive installed base of HPS luminaires will take time to replace. A planned 95,000-fixture conversion from HPS fixtures to LED lighting fixtures in the city of Phoenix is expected to yield more than $57,000 in energy cost savings, plus an additional $41,000 in anticipated maintenance savings per year. “GE's Evolve™ LED street lighting is our new standard and will be installed anywhere a fixture needs to be replaced or where new construction and capital improvements occur,” said Jason Fernandez, principal engineer technician with the Phoenix Street Transportation Department. “Additionally, with the energy and cost savings we experience from each new fixture, we're putting that money toward our investment for more LED street lights.”

2 | Comfortable with controls There is equal enthusiasm for networked solutions. Globally, shipments of control nodes are forecasted to grow from about 1.3 million today to 6.8 million by 2023, with roadway lights making up the bulk of these shipments, according to Navigant. Large-scale LED replacement projects are being conducted at a time when features from networked lighting controls are becoming compelling and when city managers are becoming more comfortable with the technology.

“Demand for outdoor lighting is increasing all the time as cities and utilities continue to recognize the value in both control and monitoring,” said Rick Freeman, global product general manager of intelligent devices for GE Lighting. “With new outdoor lighting systems that integrate controls with GPS locators, like GE’s LightGrid™ technology, the fixtures suddenly become intelligent ‘assets’ rather than just a light source.”

3 | Quick to adapt Better lighting controls also promise more responsive roadway lighting systems. Adaptive lighting is the raising or lowering of street-light levels based on the needs of drivers, time of day, traffic and other factors. This first requires street lights with dimming capabilities, as well as agreement around revised light-level guidelines. Armed with actionable information, municipalities and transportation departments can implement smarter energy-saving strategies through more precise on/off and dimming schedules, particularly during a middle-of-the-night operation in low-traffic areas. Freeman adds that new standards, when properly considered, could sustain current safety levels on many roadways while reducing wasted energy and unwanted light at the same time.

4 | Time of use utilities Lighting controls are even making it possible for municipalities to pay only for the energy they actually use. Street lights with “smart measurement” nodes can measure electricity use with utility-grade accuracy, opening the door to new time-of-use (TOU) billing scenarios that save money and help monetize the street-light network. The city of San Diego, in partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), now uses GE’s LightGrid technology to capture savings beyond a flat-rate tariff.

5 | Intelligent city infrastructure It’s easy to see why street lights are quickly becoming the building blocks of tomorrow’s intelligent cities. Imagine a future where street lights act as security cameras, electric vehicle charging stations, mobile hot spots, pedestrian counters, concealed placement speakers, seismic sensors and push-to-talk emergency call stations—all at once. By connecting people, vehicles and infrastructure and then gathering street-level analytics from those connections, intelligent street lighting can optimize transportation to keep cities running smarter and faster. Technology is reshaping the role street lights play in our world in dramatic ways. One day, when billions of people are connected to billions more machines, when buildings banter back and forth, and a conversation with critical infrastructure is commonplace, society will forget how it started. But intelligent street lights will still be there—illuminating, listening, and at times, talking back.

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1 | Enhanced Visibility After DarkDrivers and pedestrians require dependable quality light sources to navigate city streets at nighttime, and managing these assets isn’t something city officials take lightly.

LED lighting offers hundreds of photometric options to suit precise requirements. Enhanced color rendering, reduced glare and improved light control round out a portfolio of capabilities that makes LED an ideal match for any roadway application, especially in neighborhoods where additional lighting may be desired.

2 | Superior Reliability = Less Maintenance

In addition to illuminance and performance, durability is important to consider—and LED street lighting meets and even surpasses those needs. Roadway lighting is constantly exposed

to the elements, and performing repeated maintenance on the same lights can be a costly expense for city governments that have ostensibly decided to implement them to cut costs, not incur more.

These conditions require a dedication to ensuring the reliability of roadway lighting systems. Through the expertise of its certified reliability practitioners and experts, GE’s LED street-lighting fixtures are subject to reliability testing, including thermal shock, powered temperature cycling, and life testing under extreme temperature and humidity. Optics undergo a series of thermal soak, thermal fatigue and water immersion testing to make sure the materials hold strong under environmental stress. Drivers are required to pass a variety of specific testing requirements before entering service, and mechanical enclosures undergo elevated mechanical reliability testing to ensure durability.

When installing LED street lighting built to withstand a wide range of weather conditions, city officials can rest easy knowing they can rely on the performance of their roadway fixtures—and they’re further helping their cities through more predictable budgeting and a demonstrated commitment to energy efficiency.

3 | Increased Efficiency = Greater ROI When officials in Oakland, California, took the initiative to replace

30,000 street lights throughout the city, the decision to investigate LED came naturally. The move is estimated to save the city more than $1.4 million in annual energy and maintenance costs.

By reducing required maintenance and saving energy consumption, an LED lighting system is one of the most certain routes municipalities can take to secure a desirable ROI. To ensure this, officials need to consider answers to the following questions about their current roadway lighting systems: • Is the lighting system owned by the city, the utility

company or a combination of both? • Do we track current maintenance costs? • What are my ideal lighting requirements throughout

the city? Once you have the answers, you will be able to find a suitable solution, as LED lighting is versatile and can meet the needs of any city’s system.

An LED lighting solution for a municipality’s roadway system can yield a range of benefits that can be immediately realized. Cities across the United States have seen the benefits—aesthetic and financial—that can be achieved by new, intelligent infrastructure. Is LED roadway lighting right for your town? Read on to find out.

The Top Reasons to Install in Your City

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4 | Unmatched Controllability

That versatility extends to what you can do with your LED system. With quick on/off times, wireless control packages, enhanced scheduling functionality and more, a wide variety of lighting options is available for your roadways.

Used with LED street lighting, systems such as GE’s LightGrid™ outdoor wireless controls are helping to revolutionize urban lighting systems. As the first city to adopt it in the United States, San Diego is benefiting from the technology with GPS location features that self-commission to the LightGrid network and provide accurate performance and energy metering per light pole, which allows municipalities to pay for energy they actually use and more efficiently dispatch maintenance crews. These sophisticated tools allow city leaders to better manage overall energy consumption, reducing costs and asserting greater control over roadway lighting infrastructure.

5 | The Time Is NOW In a recent survey titled “Energy Efficiency and Technologies in America’s Cities,” released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, 29 percent of respondents named LED/energy-efficient lighting as a technology to receive top priority for their municipality. That’s more than any

other energy-saving tool, including solar and advanced metering infrastructure.

Additionally, 82 percent of those surveyed rated LED lighting as the “most promising” technology for reducing city energy use and carbon emissions.

Why are so many of America’s cities considering it? Because it has become clear that LED lighting is a prominent and desirable option to make a sizable impact on costs and efficiency.

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Oakland, California, Demonstrates Commitment to Environmental Initiatives Through Installation of LED Street Lights

Learn how cities are seeing the light with LED. The city of Oakland, California, is committed to energy efficiency and has been named one of America’s greenest cities. It was a natural decision to upgrade more than 30,000 street lights to LED street lighting—a move that is saving this West Coast port city more than $1.4 million in annual energy and maintenance costs.

The new LED street-lighting fixtures throughout most of the city replace 70- to 400-watt high pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures. The city of Oakland anticipates energy savings in excess of 40 percent and reduced maintenance costs due to the longer life of the LED lighting fixtures.

“The program again proves that Oakland is a national leader in civic innovation, saving money and helping to protect the environment,” said Mayor Jean Quan. “These lights burn less energy, which means we’re reducing our energy bills and our energy use at the same time, and their much longer lifespan also means we’re reducing our e-waste footprint. Everyone who has contributed to this project is helping Oaklanders and making our city proud.”

The city of nearly 400,000 residents requested street-lighting fixtures that met exacting light output requirements while consuming less energy. Seeking a solution that would fulfill the city’s specific needs, electrical distributor Graybar recommended the GE Evolve™ LED fixture, which would provide significant savings in both energy and cost.

“After identifying Oakland’s needs, we decided the GE Evolve fixture would best suit this project,” said Kristian Reyes, manager, lighting business at Graybar. “Because the Evolve fixture offers tremendous scalability and flexibility, we could easily tailor the solution to meet Oakland’s requirements.”

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LED vs HPSLight-Emitting Diode High Pressure Sodium

HPS: 2,200K LED: 5,500K

Light Distribution

LEDs Offer Improved Visibility Through:

With Optimized Application Design, LEDs Can Deliver:

Power Used Per Fixture(Practical equivalent)

Energy Used Per Year(@ 10 hr. per night)

Emissions

Better color rendering

20–50% Energy Savings*

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50–75% Relamping and Maintenance Savings

1,058 kWh per year

456 kWh per year

290 watts Plus, compared to HPS, use of LEDsresults in lowered CO2 emissions from power use125 wattsLED

HPS

Better light distribution, eliminating blobs of light and dark areas

LEDs Provide Superior, Whiter Light

CO2

LEDs provide superior optical control, resulting in sharp cutoffs, reduced light

pollution and flexible light distribution

HPS lamps have a nondirectional, less controlled light distribution, often resulting in wasteful blobs of light right under the light pole and darkness elsewhere

Improved vertical illumination, creating better visibility for drivers

*Energy savings dependent upon application-specific benefits from coefficient of utilization.

Candlelight Sunrise Noon Daylight Overcast Daylight Blue Sky

LED vs HPSReduce Your Sodium It’s a lot easier to see that making the upgrade from High Pressure Sodium (HPS) to LED street lights goes a long way toward user visibility, operator savings and energy efficiency.

“The interconnected potential of LED and intelligent lighting control systems means all the old rules of the game have changed and therefore, so must our previous assumptions. When it comes to lighting design, it is no longer about supplying commodity lamps, but about listening to the needs of local authorities and helping them turn their lighting systems into a strategic asset. That means really getting at the heart of what they are trying to achieve, whether that is improving visibility, reducing energy use or establishing a smart-city infrastructure.

While it is clear that many local authorities have challenging times ahead, I believe that a collaborative approach with suppliers and a willingness to embrace new, more consultative ways of working will be the keys to helping local authorities overcome the carbon and environmental challenges they face.” - Mike Hall, General Manager for GE Lighting UK & Ireland

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A gunshot echoes down a city street at night. Passersby turn to look but can’t make out the scene in the darkness. The first to react effectively is the nearest street lamp. It hears the gun and automatically goes to full brightness to illuminate the scene, film the attacker and call the emergency services—all in an instant.

Or how about medical emergencies? An intelligent lighting system could be a central part of the healthcare infrastructure, serving as a network through which hospital managers receive updates in real time about a patient’s location and status. It could significantly improve the quality of medical care and speed up response time.

These examples are much more real than you might imagine. Networked intelligent LED lighting systems equipped with sensors that can see, feel and hear could soon illuminate roads and hallways, and help improve security, optimize traffic, monitor the environment, and a whole lot more.

There are nearly 90 million street lights in the U.S. and Europe. For the proponents of smart cities, that’s a lot of potential for lighting upgrades that could make lives easier and more enjoyable.

Still, against a background of austerity, many municipalities find it hard to justify an investment in something that seems a bit futuristic. But that investment could actually be part of the solution. “Smart is the antibiotic to austerity,” says Agostino Renna, president and CEO of GE Lighting Europe, Middle East & Africa.

How? Renna says it’s possible to invest in smart technologies in ways that make cities more profitable. “Many markets want to scale back,” Renna says. “You either have local governments that will cling to the status quo and butcher their organizations

to deliver cost savings, or you have creative cities that embrace innovation.”

The latter would be Renna’s option. “LED technology becomes the enabling platform for cities to go smart,” Renna says. “It comes with a return on investment.”

GE Lighting recently carried out research with Carbon Trust, the UK-based organization that helps companies to become more energy efficient, and discussed the issues with British public sector decision makers.

One thing the research made clear was that the greatest obstacles to rolling out smart technology had nothing to do with the technology itself. It is already out there in various forms.

The key goal now is to transform intelligent LED lighting into a platform on which developers can build their own applications. Once the platforms are rolled out across cities, the only constraint would be their creativity.

Renna says that GE Lighting is pushing for open innovation and open protocols, and his business has already started working with a number of app developers.

He’s not the only one excited by the possibilities. The Carbon Trust research found that of the public sector’s executives polled, 57 percent have already started to roll out indoor and outdoor LED lighting, and 77 percent have implemented building-efficiency measures to make their departments smarter and waste less energy.

For Renna, the future seems bright. “This is just the start,” he says.

City Lights: Intelligent LEDs Could Save Lives, Not to Mention Money and Time

LED Lighting Is a Foundation for Smart CitiesLED street lighting is the foundation of an intelligent city, delivering energy and maintenance savings combined with data and analytics.

Cities on both U.S. coasts are piloting new GE technology designed to help them become more intelligent and efficient. Jacksonville, Florida, and San Diego, California, will trial a new GE LED solution, which uses LED street-lighting installations to connect, collect and analyze data being generated, harnessing the power of the Industrial Internet to help their city run better while providing new services and conveniences for residents and visitors.

“Jacksonville is excited to be on the front lines with this pilot project, using new technology to increase efficiency and drive innovation, at no cost to taxpayers,” said Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown. “This is another example of how public-private partnerships can drive innovation and provide a return on investment for our taxpayers. This technology has the potential to

transform how our city solves problems by allowing us to use the power of data to drive outcomes that give us flexibility, efficiency and new, creative actions to enhance life in our city.”

In addition to piloting the intelligent-city-enabling solution, the city will also pilot LightGrid™, a wireless controls technology, which will provide significant energy savings to the city. LightGrid allows for more efficient management of street lights. With remote monitoring and GPS mapping, municipalities are able to instantly identify usage and performance of street lights within specific locations.

The city of Jacksonville has utilized public-private partnerships under Mayor Brown to leverage public- and private-sector resources to improve the quality of life in Jacksonville. Past projects include redevelopment in the downtown area, collaborations to activate increased exporting and downtown investment, and support for resiliency and emergency preparedness.

“Jacksonville is excited to be on the front

lines with this pilot project, using new

technology to increase efficiency and

drive innovation, at no cost to taxpayers.”

The city of San Diego recently replaced 3,000 high pressure sodium street lamps with GE’s Evolve™ LED Post Top - Avery StreetDreams™ lighting fixtures equipped with the LightGrid Outdoor Wireless Control System. The city is expected to save more than $254,000 annually from this upgrade alone. Now, its LED street lights are providing the gateway to city-changing technology with sensors built into the street lights.

Read on for more information about San Diego’s transformation to an intelligent city.

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Imagine this: You head out for dinner at a popular new restaurant in a hip part of downtown on a Saturday night. Before you leave home, you know the fastest route there and where you’ll park.

How?Using data collected from sensors on the light fixture that’s been combined with your city’s other information systems, your car will “tell” you about construction areas to avoid, to valet park because the nearest garage is full and to not waste time driving around the block because there hasn’t been on-street parking for hours.

This scenario is closer to reality than most people think.

Equipped with computers and sensors that provide a real-time view of what’s going on, LED fixtures can become high-performing, low-cost communication networks. From parking and traffic—including cars, bicycles and pedestrians—to temperature, humidity, precipitation and ozone level, they’ll provide the foundation for multiple infrastructure solutions.

Cities will save money because LED technology is more energy efficient than HPS, but also because they’ll pay only for the energy each light uses instead of a flat-rate tariff. Managers will be able to program when each light, or group of lights, turns on and off and at what intensity. They’ll see exactly what’s wrong with each light from their desktop, iPad®, and/or smartphone, so they can tell crews what replacement equipment to load into their truck.

Maximizing replacement capitalIn less than a decade, approximately 100 million LED street lights will illuminate the world’s roads—one for each HPS fixture remaining—up from about 20 million today, Navigant Consulting reports. Control node shipments are forecast to grow from 1.3 million today to 6.8 million by 2023, with roadway lights making up the bulk of these shipments.

Since an LED fixture is basically a programmable computer board, cities are beginning to explore applications beyond street lighting that their replacement fixtures could provide.

Could they also be used to provide public Wi-Fi®, which would impact citizen satisfaction and digital equality? Could they use the poles to establish wireless gas, electric and/or water metering?

The answer is yes, and here’s how. Most LED fixtures use radio frequency (RF) mesh technology that conforms to IPv6 over Low Power Wireless Personal Area Networks (6LoWPAN) specifications to transmit bits of data to and from the fixture to a central computer that handles the data. In essence, the fixture’s controls create a low-power but reliable communications network that would be cost prohibitive if developed separately. With street lights usually placed 150 feet apart, the poles are the perfect platform for adding weather, ozone and other sensors that can feed data back to the central computer for analysis.

Also, every controller on every light fixture acts as a router to every other controller on every other light fixture. With this, a city can stretch out its network, allowing light posts to be 1,000 feet apart and still communicate with each other.

A city tells it to turn on, turn off, when and how much to dim—like having the street light illuminated 100 percent when it gets dark and gradually dim to 70 percent until 3 a.m. until it goes back up to full brightness at 5 a.m. for early commuters. A city can set up these types of dimming schedules on an individual light, or they can group them together in neighborhoods or districts. But the data required to do so is nowhere near what’s needed to stream video to a smartphone.

Many lighting vendors are embedding a GPS chip in the control node, so users know the location and performance of each fixture or groups of fixtures. Knowing the location of each light pole, cities can manage the assets more effectively, particularly when there are failures. They can route maintenance teams by plotting more efficient routes, and they can move from preventive to predictive maintenance.

Marrying the two technologies produces intelligent street lighting, a once-in-a-career opportunity to free funds for other infrastructure needs while creating a digital legacy.

Your community’s street lights are the real key to creating a wide-ranging, low-cost communications system.

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A Connected street lights contain sensor inputs Sensor inputs find open parking occupancy

The system connects drivers to parking spaces and parking managers to data.

Parking Management

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Chapter 5:

Navigating Options

With a wide range of options on the market , it can be difficult to determine which solution is best . With long-rated lifetimes, LED street lights can be a wise investment—but LED lighting systems are not the same. To help you decipher where to begin, read on to learn more about options that are worth considering.

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Las Vegas Bets It All on White with Energy-Saving LED Street Lights from GE Las Vegas is best known for the bright lights of “The Strip,” but thanks to new LED fixtures from GE Lighting, the city’s surrounding streets have a shine of their own. Far from a gamble, an investment in new brighter street lights saves The Entertainment Capital of the World nearly $1.7 million in annual energy costs by reducing electricity use by more than 20 million kilowatt hours (kWh).

In its first phase, 6,600 GE Evolve™ LED Roadway fixtures replaced mercury vapor and high pressure sodium (HPS) lights on arterial streets and residential thoroughfares throughout Las Vegas. As a result , the city consumes approximately 2.2 million fewer kWh each year, equating to $175,000 in energy savings.

Las Vegas then launched a second phase of its street-lighting update, installing 35,000 additional Evolve LED Roadway fixtures. Stage-two utility savings alone exceed $1.5 million a year by diminishing electricity use by more than 18 million kWh.

In total, more than 80 percent of Las Vegas’ 50,000 street lights are powered by GE’s LED street-lighting fixtures. While previous street lights lasted about four years on average, GE’s Evolve

Roadway LEDs have a longer life estimated at more than 11 years based on 12 hours use per day—significantly extending the time between maintenance cycles. The city calculates this will yield an additional $1 million cost benefit, bringing combined annual energy and maintenance savings to $2.7 million. The bright white light produced by the LED light source further improves visibility on streets.

“Las Vegas has a strong commitment to the environment, and we are recognized internationally for our green initiatives,” says Las Vegas city manager Elizabeth N. Fretwell. “People who don’t live in Southern Nevada may not think of Las Vegas when they talk about the environment and energy efficiency, but the truth is our city is a leader in these areas.”

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LED Street Light Best Practices Established in Pennsylvania, Workable Anywhere

City leaders considering conversions to long-lasting, energy-efficient LED street lighting may want to start their journey toward greater efficiency and intelligence by taking a road trip to Tarentum Borough, Pennsylvania, 22 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, where officials have converted high pressure sodium-vapor street lighting to GE Evolve™ LED Scalable Cobrahead fixtures assembled in GE Lighting’s Hendersonville, North Carolina, manufacturing facility.

The lighting system, featuring dimmable photocells, is saving 66 percent in energy costs and eliminating nearly 100 percent of maintenance hassles and costs. All totaled, the switch has cut the borough’s lighting system costs by $40,000 per year.

“In a small town like this, you have to be very careful with each and every dollar,” says Carl Magnetta Jr., mayor of Tarentum Borough. “We try to keep taxes as low as possible, and by going into this lighting program, we have saved ourselves a lot of money. This benefits everybody.”

Best Practice #1: Understand financing optionsA city’s funding options can include appropriation in an annual budget, borrowing money or integrating LED street lighting into a performance contract.

Tarentum Borough cut a path toward an immediate return on investment through GE Capital, Corporate Finance, which facilitated financing that applies the

borough’s monthly street-lighting savings of $3,800 toward its purchase and installation of LED fixtures. The borough was able to obtain the LED fixtures without any additional expense while generating a monthly positive cash flow on their books from the start of the project. From the time of the initial meeting, the self-funding project was wrapped up within four months and is expected to save Tarentum Borough $400,000 over the lifetime of the fixtures.

“Tarentum Borough is a great template for cities looking at outdoor LED lighting systems,” says Jaime Irick, GE Lighting’s general manager of North America professional solutions. “There are a range of considerations beyond the calculation of energy and maintenance savings. Two typical hurdles are purchase and installation costs.”

Best Practice #2: Uncover grant fundingGrants for LED street-lighting projects also are available from government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, which administers the Community Facilities Grant Program, awarding funds for projects in rural towns with populations up to 20,000.

Municipal leaders can further explore the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) that provides summaries of energy-efficiency incentives and policies (including for LED street-lighting upgrades)

established by state and local governments as well as larger electric and gas utilities in the United States. DSIRE also offers summary maps and tables and a search tool to help users determine which incentives and policies might apply to a specific project.

Best Practice #3: Take inventory and ownershipEven if a city isn’t acting immediately to move toward more efficient street lighting, Irick says it’s important to understand where things stand. He suggests city leaders and citizens get answers to two pivotal questions:

Does our city own its street lights? If you own them, retrofitting for energy and maintenance cost savings is within your grasp. As in Tarentum Borough, which owns its street lights, an evaluation, audit and conversion can be completed in just months.

Do we track our city’s street lighting system maintenance costs? You can’t calculate LED-enabled savings without full knowledge of fixture locations, types and wattages. Knowing what you have in operation now also enables quick response and replacement in the event of an outage or weather-related emergency.

Watch this case study in action!Click here to view.

“GPS-Enabled” Lighting to Save Oceanside, California, More than $500,000 Annually As part of its commitment to reduce energy consumption, the city of Oceanside, California, recently installed more than 7,700 GE LED roadway fixtures equipped with a GPS-enabled controls system.

Expected to drive energy and maintenance savings of approximately $600,000 annually, the installation of GE LED fixtures with LightGrid™ controls continues to position the city as a leader in connected and energy-saving solutions.

GPS-enabled roadway fixturesAs part of the LightGrid controls system, Oceanside’s Public Works team now has a real-time view of how each of the 7,700 street lights across town is operating. The solution includes a GPS chip in every roadway light post, allowing the city to monitor each fixture through a Web-based interface and immediately respond to maintenance or operational needs.

The controls system also allows the city to activate more precise “on/off” and street-light dimming schedules, particularly in low-traffic areas and during overnight hours, to save the city in energy-related costs.

“Illuminating our city with GE’s LED street lights with LightGrid gives us control like we’ve never had before,” said Kiel Kroger, Oceanside Public Works division manager. “We’re able to efficiently light roadways in a way that makes sense for how our city operates day to day, all while reducing our energy bills.”

Intelligent cityEnergy-efficient lighting is a part of a greater initiative—the Green Oceanside campaign, which was established to educate residents, businesses and visitors and to implement programs for energy efficiency, recycling, water conservation, energy conservation and more.

Funded by a $5 million government grant, the Oceanside Public Works department was driven to complete this lighting project because of its potential to realize large energy and maintenance savings.

Replacing legacy high pressure sodium (HPS) street lights is expected to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 1.7 million pounds, which is equal to removing nearly 150 cars from the road or adding more than 200 acres of forest.

“The feedback from citizens and city staff has been just as important as the anticipated energy and cost savings,” said Kroger. “Citizens of Oceanside like the fixture style and the light quality produced, while city staff are also pleased by the energy and maintenance savings and expected return on investment.”

In addition, it helps the city promote energy efficiency and inch closer to its goal of leveraging data and operating as a more intelligent city, Kroger said.

Additional upgrades include 900 park light fixtures and parking, pier and decorative lights in the downtown area.

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The node at the top of the fixture collects data and sends it to a wireless LightGrid gateway.

Control more with GE’s LightGrid right from where you sit, and control costs every step of the way.

Control Meteringwith per-pole utility-grade metering, so you only pay for what you use, to help you save money.

Control Maintenancewith quicker, more efficient upkeep. Experience better maintenance scheduling and response to outages, to help you save manpower.

Control Outputwith more precise dimming schedules, notably for middle-of-the-night operation in low-traffic areas, to save energy.

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GE’s LightGrid™ Outdoor Wireless Control System provides connected and energy-saving solutions for cities.

LightGrid can report energy usage and other operational data of street lights to a central database. A Web-based interface linked to the lighting controls offers real-time information on street-light performance, allowing a city to immediately respond to maintenance or operational needs.

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San Diego is an interesting city to choose for launching an urban-scale lighting experiment, as it already includes an entire neighborhood named after its street lights: The Gaslamp Quarter. In a sense, light is already a key part of San Diego’s urban identity.

Soon, though, San Diego’s street lights will become intelligent: able to communicate wirelessly with one another, relaying real-time traffic information directly to cars and smartphones, even helping to plot better or more interesting routes across town. In the process, the city will gain a whole new feature, able to showcase unprecedented lighting effects using smart illumination and less electricity. This will turn something as simple as an evening walk into a true public spectacle, shared by all.

As these transformations unfold, urban infrastructure will take on a new and exciting public role, engaging the attention of residents by illuminating aspects of the city that had previously

remained disconnected or unseen. This could inspire different uses of the downtown core, adventurous new routes from one part of town to another, or simply curious new visits to unfamiliar neighborhoods that have been transformed by the benefits of smart technology.

The association of San Diego with its street lights will no longer be just a historical reminder of an old neighborhood—it will be a glimpse of the future of cities, and it will literally be something to watch.

Taking a step toward the connected cityThe new smart lighting system currently being debuted in San Diego uses dimmable, GPS-tagged LEDs from GE, and it brings massive energy-savings implications along with it . The variability of each LED also means that the street-light network can be used to produce entirely new lighting effects throughout the city, trimming public electricity bills, increasing city safety and fundamentally transforming how our streets look and feel.

Of course, this doesn’t just mean reducing light for the sake of pinching pennies: As it happens, cities are often guilty of using far too much light , based on outdated standards, effectively flooding their streets with ill-spent taxpayer money and wasted electricity. Not only do dimmable street lights help to cut waste; they also help to bring urban light levels back to within a realm actually appropriate for human eyesight.

Almis Udrys, director of performance & analytics for the city of San Diego, explained to me that, even with only one-tenth of San Diego’s street lights now replaced by the GE system, the city is saving 2.5 million kilowatt hours a year. He compared the accompanying decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, due to the system’s energy efficiency, to eliminating 4.1 million miles of passenger vehicle trips. These sorts of savings will only increase as the full functionality of the system is tapped.

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You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase “smart city,” but that intelligence starts quite simply: with the waking up of things and spaces all around us, starting with light .

As Udrys phrased it , San Diego is “turning our inanimate objects into animate objects”—making them into connected nodes in an urban-scale computational network that foreshadows a future metropolis where it’s not just lights that are intelligent, but where objects, things and spaces are all in dialogue together.

Udrys pointed out the lights are really just the foundation for a more ambitious, urban-scale data network that can be used to fulfill the Climate Action Plan set by Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Future features currently being tested with another intelligent LED system, also in a pilot phase in San Diego, mean that there could even be direct compatibility between the city’s street lights and residents’ smartphones. These would mean the ability to inform drivers when and where they can park downtown, tip cyclists as to where they can lock up their bikes, and even warn pedestrians if there is, say, an ozone alert and they should consider going back inside.

Those features might sound minor, but it is those sorts of features that could dramatically reduce the time cars spend driving around downtown, further cutting air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the process.

Another anticipated side effect is that , as the system continues to be upgraded and given wireless connectivity, one of its most useful features will be in helping plan more efficient maintenance routes for city repair crews. This will make maintenance both more streamlined and much cheaper. For example, the system’s wireless connectivity would mean that each street light could report its own status; further, because city engineers will have the lamppost’s exact GPS location, each pole can then be precisely mapped alongside other lights that need fixing. The city will no longer have to rely on angry members of the public calling in to report broken street lights, or

simply hoping that a repair crew happens to drive by and notice a damaged light . Udrys explained that this means “our street lights will ‘tell us’ when they are in need of repair or replacement.”

Giving the grid its future superpowersRick Freeman, GE’s general manager of intelligent devices, described the total rethinking of what street lights are even for.

Take emergency services. Someone on your street has had a heart attack, say, or there is a gas leak inside someone’s house: Because each and every lighting node in the system is tagged with GPS, that 911 call or your neighbor’s report of a gas leak could be wirelessly coordinated with the nearest street-light poles outside the address. The corresponding lights could then be selectively and rhythmically dimmed — from 100 percent to, say, 60 percent capacity — marking the precise spot for an ambulance or repair crew. Even if this only shaves 60 seconds off the ensuing response time, it might be enough to save a person’s life.

Freeman pointed out that different cities will have different needs for intelligent lighting technology, but that the system will be able to accommodate a variety of remarkable scenarios.

Consider hurricane evacuation routes: Rather than simply trust that drivers will have noticed all those evacuation signs posted along certain streets and highways leading out of town, the street-light system itself could become both a warning sign and a directional network. In other words, if a hurricane evacuation has been announced, it could be accompanied by street lights gently strobing every few seconds, indicating that something very bad is on the way; further, the actual evacuation route itself could brighten or otherwise be marked as the safest corridor out of the city.

Of course, why wait for an emergency? This sort of directional system could easily be implemented as a regular and permanent part of a city’s pedestrian

infrastructure, offering better directions, clear routes and an increased sense of public safety for people walking across town at night.

Just the beginningFrom Freeman’s perspective, the benefits of intelligent lighting systems will make them their own best advertisement. Other cities will literally see the difference and thus seek to incorporate this sort of network at home. If San Diego can boost bar and restaurant traffic downtown through subtle lighting cues, for example, saving hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of dollars in the process, other cities will want in on the action.

Cost savings and environmental effects are amazing, of course—but cities should not stop there. Indeed, it is one of Mayor Faulconer’s stated goals to bring wireless capabilities to other systems and objects, and that a smart street-lighting program is just the beginning of a much larger, fundamental change in becoming an intelligent city.

What needs to be emphasized, however, is that a flexible light grid represents a genuinely historic opportunity for cities to rethink what urban infrastructure can actually do — including who, and what intelligent infrastructure is for in the first place.

If rethinking a city’s lighting system from the ground up can be used to make those cities more pedestrian friendly, for example, encouraging us all to leave our cars at home for a night; if intelligent, adaptable lighting can encourage families to step outside for a walk together under the stars, rather than stay home alone for another evening; if connected LEDs could make bike paths safer, easier to follow and more temptingly lit; if smart urban infrastructure can bring people out into the parks or beaches at night, then our cities can hopefully transform themselves by design into a totally different kind of public space. They will become true communities, connected by their infrastructure and united by light .

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3,000products dailyOur redesigned plant produces and ships 3,000 HID and LED lighting systems each day on average.

We do everything we can to get all our products out the door in 10 days. However, some products take longer to ship. But, rest assured, 95–98% of all our products ship on or before the expected date.

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Once our products are shipped, the Hendersonville plant uses the exact distribution network as other GE facilities. This ensures that we can ship a variety of products to different locations. But, most importantly, this ensures fast delivery.

Same, efficient distribution network

GE Lighting recently invested millions to make the existing Hendersonville, N.C., manufacturing plant more efficient―all so you can get your products faster. Overall, GE invested $35 million in process flow and Lean Six Sigma techniques to completely streamline the operation. The results say mission accomplished:

Rapid 10-day shipments With increased efficiencies,

GE can produce and ship more products faster. This gives us the opportunity to serve your needs, no matter how big or how small, faster and more efficiently.

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Hendersonville Provides Speedy Delivery

A re-engineered and reimagined plant now reduces fulfillment and delivery times up to 80%.GE Lighting recently invested millions to make the existing Hendersonville, North Carolina, manufacturing plant more efficient—all so you can get your products faster. Overall, GE invested $35 million in process flow and Lean Six Sigma techniques to completely streamline the operation. The results say mission accomplished:

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Start getting your orders faster. Visit gelighting.com to see all the products we offer, and ask one of GE’s sales consultants about how you can get what you need faster.

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Instead of waiting 6–8 weeks just for your products to ship, you wait only 10 days. That’s an 80% faster shipment time.

Once our products are shipped, the Hendersonville plant uses the exact distribution network as other GE facilities. This ensures that we can ship a variety of products to different locations. But, most importantly, this ensures fast delivery.

With increased efficiencies, GE can produce and ship more products faster. This gives us the opportunity to serve your needs, no matter how big or how small, faster and more efficiently.

We do everything we can to get all our products out the door in 10 days. However, some products take longer to ship. But, rest assured, 95–98% of all our products ship on or before the expected date.

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Has broad lighting expertiseDifferent cities and spaces within them have different lighting needs, and sometimes those differences will be stark. A busy downtown, for instance, has far different needs than a remote country road. An ideal lighting advisor will have broad expertise that can help you make informed decisions for the best lighting.

The experts at GE Lighting have that vast experience and a track record of helping clients make worthwhile capital investments in lighting—and securing cities a high return on investment that pays dividends well into the future.

Knows more than just lightingIn a lighting upgrade, it is crucial to remember you’re not simply replacing fixtures. Across many applications, your lighting upgrade may take more sophisticated and careful work. It requires a holistic approach—one that takes into account the broader impact this sort of work will have throughout your city. That sort of comprehensive knowledge allows your lighting advisor to help you make the best decisions when installing a new system—and it’s the kind of expertise GE Lighting’s professionals bring to the table through valuable relationships and extensive experience.

Considers aestheticsPracticality isn’t everything—you also want your new lighting to look good. For this, you’ll need a keen eye for strategic design and a good sense of aesthetics to choose which types of light fixtures will work best in a given application. GE Lighting offers a range of post-top

and roadway lighting solutions that will help accentuate the look of your city space.

Offers the total packageA lighting upgrade can hold its own advantages, but as technology has advanced, efficiency and savings can be further improved through advanced control systems, which allow managers to control their lighting like never before. Options like on/off scheduling, automated dimming and real-time performance reporting ensure energy is being consumed at an optimized rate. Additionally, LED lighting fixtures can be incorporated into an intelligent platform, allowing your city to leverage data and improve services for citizens all across town.

Is qualified and verifiedIf you’re looking at LED lighting solutions, you’ll want an advisor who knows the ropes of this burgeoning technology. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established its Solid State Lighting Quality Advocates program to help ensure that LED lighting is accurately represented in the marketplace. Visit www.lightingfacts.com to verify that your lighting supplier has taken the Quality Pledge for Solid State Lighting Products and that your supplier is a registered DOE Quality Advocate. Additionally, registered LED lighting products can be found through the site’s searchable database.

When it comes to controls and sensors that help create more connected and smarter lighting systems, seek a lighting advisor who is a member of the TALQ Consortium, which aims to establish a globally accepted standard for management software interfaces to control and monitor

heterogeneous outdoor lighting networks. The intent is to enable interoperability between central management systems (CMS) and outdoor lighting networks (OLN) from different vendors, so a single CMS can control different OLNs in different parts of a city or region. GE Lighting is an active member of the TALQ Consortium.

Provides a comprehensive lighting assessmentA major lighting upgrade has far-reaching implications across a municipality, from the look and the light to the costs and your return on investment. That’s what makes a lighting audit so valuable. It takes a comprehensive approach to your needs—and not just your lighting requests. A lighting advisor helps evaluate your long-term goals, your standards for energy efficiency and the performance of your current lighting fixtures to provide a qualitative recommendation on how to move forward.

Through the lighting audit process, a good advisor can also help you investigate available rebate programs, which can accelerate your return on investment. A complete audit can identify national and local programs to maximize your savings and recommend customized financing packages to help you reach your goals.

GE’s professional lighting assessments have helped cities across the country save millions of dollars, and it’s the best place to start once you’re ready to take the first step.

To request a free, customized needs analysis, contact a lighting specialist or visit www.gelighting.com/contact.

What is the “right” lighting design for your city’s roadways? How smart should your city be? While

there is no singular solution, it’s important to have a knowledgeable lighting expert by your side.

A professional assessment of your current system will identify lighting technologies that can work

smartest for your city. Here’s what to look for in a lighting advisor:

GE’s redesigned plant makeseverything faster for you.A re-engineered and reimagined plant now reduces fulfillment and delivery times up to 80%.

Start getting your orders faster. Visit gelighting.com to see all the products we offer, and ask one of GE’s sales consultants about how you can get what you need faster.

Instead of waiting 6–8 weeks just for your products to ship, you wait only 10 days. That’s an 80% faster shipment time.

3,000products dailyOur redesigned plant produces and ships 3,000 HID and LED lighting systems each day on average.

We do everything we can to get all our products out the door in 10 days. However, some products take longer to ship. But, rest assured, 95–98% of all our products ship on or before the expected date.

95% of productsship on time

Once our products are shipped, the Hendersonville plant uses the exact distribution network as other GE facilities. This ensures that we can ship a variety of products to different locations. But, most importantly, this ensures fast delivery.

Same, efficient distribution network

GE Lighting recently invested millions to make the existing Hendersonville, N.C., manufacturing plant more efficient―all so you can get your products faster. Overall, GE invested $35 million in process flow and Lean Six Sigma techniques to completely streamline the operation. The results say mission accomplished:

Rapid 10-day shipments With increased efficiencies,

GE can produce and ship more products faster. This gives us the opportunity to serve your needs, no matter how big or how small, faster and more efficiently.

Get more and get it faster

Chapter 6:

Celebrating the Win

Think back to yourself a few months ago: investigating potential solutions for the improved operation of your city, soaking up all available information and getting down to brass tacks when it comes to ROI. Your lighting upgrade has been a success by any measure, and there are many city leaders out there for whom a success story would provide value as they’re beginning to undergo the same process.

While your city is unique, the methods you applied for your lighting upgrade can be applied in communities around the world. What are some unexpected circumstances you’ve come across while maintaining city services?

If you’re thrilled with the results, you can contact your GE Lighting representative to learn how to share your story with community leaders like yourself. GE is always seeking satisfied lighting customers to develop informative case studies and success stories for those who want and need them—and you can help.

Once you’ve completed your lighting upgrade, it’s time to celebrate!Here are three suggestions for ways you can shine light on this accomplishment and spread the word throughout town:

Have a block party. Invite residents to a special event to learn how the new lighting solution will make your city more livable and efficient.

Go social! Consider a hashtag that will help others share that they love what they see in the new street lights.

Oftentimes, the best insights come from peers. Be sure to share your learnings and best practices with other city leaders.

Now that you’ve realized the benefits of an LED street-lighting upgrade in your town, consider what the future holds. Here’s a hint: It’s big, and its implications extend far beyond lighting.

Celebrating the Win and Sharing Your Story

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Street lights will be the network for the future of connected cities, Beth Comstock, vice chair, GE, said. By connecting street lights to the Internet and embedding sensors in them, GE is working with cities to gain loads of new data on vehicle and pedestrian traffic along their roadways.

“Lighting is the gateway to connectivity: All of these light sockets are an infrastructure that can be connected,” Comstock said at GE’s Connected Future event in New York City.

GE is working with San Diego, California and Jacksonville, Florida on smart street-lighting pilots. San Diego has already deployed 4,000 smart LED street lights equipped with video monitors, David Graham, San Diego’s deputy COO for neighborhood services, told the audience. The city is using the video monitors to track parking spaces in the city and has launched a new mobile app for residents to find the nearest parking spaces.

Data from the video monitors is sent back to GE’s Predix™ cloud platform, which applies detection algorithms that tell when a car parks in a space and when it leaves. GE has invested more than $1 billion in the platform and is looking to open it up to developers to create new apps for smart city solutions.

The video monitors also provide data to track pedestrian traffic during big events. When tens of thousands descend on San Diego for Comic Con, the video monitors will help the city adjust vehicle traffic for the massive increase in pedestrians.

The smart LED street lights also provide better energy efficiency: Graham says that the 4,000 deployed in San Diego are saving the city $250,000 annually on electricity.

Jacksonville has just begun to pilot smart street lights with GE on a couple of streets that have historically been bad for parking, according to Jim Robinson, the city’s director of public works. The city is looking to expand their use, particularly for gathering real-time data in a spread-out city.

“We have a very large land mass: about 840 square miles. From a public works perspective, we have very few workers for so much land,” Robinson said. “What I’m concerned about is what we don’t know. In particular with safety issues, we want to know about it quickly to respond.”

How GE Is Building the Connected City

This post originally appeared in IoT INSIDER, a daily newsletter on the Internet of Things industry produced by BI Intelligence, a premium research service from Business Insider.

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The Industrial Internet Welcomes the Future of Lighting A Q&A with Maryrose Sylvester, president and CEO of GE Lighting

Q: What are the Industrial Internet’s implications on the lighting industry?

The convergence of digital and physical systems in the industrial world is creating a profound transformation in how we think about lighting. In today’s interconnected world, lights are no longer isolated devices that provide just illumination. Thanks to the Industrial Internet, lights have become part of the business-intelligence landscape by capturing data and communicating with other interconnected devices via the Cloud.

The Industrial Internet blends “Big Data” analytics with the Internet of Things, enabling companies to use sensors, software, machine-to-machine learning, plus other technologies to gather and analyze data. Businesses then use those analyses to manage operations and offer value-added services.

Lighting systems embedded with sensors and networking capabilities can provide valuable data related to lumens, occupancy levels, environmental conditions, inventory levels and much more. As a result , the Industrial Internet makes lighting considerably more important to enterprises.

Q: What does the Industrial Internet bring to lighting systems?

By expanding the sensing capabilities of LED fixtures and enabling connectivity to other devices, GE is moving far beyond energy management to actionable business intelligence.

We can easily envision a day when street lights are equipped with cameras and sensors that allow city managers to monitor traffic and identify roads that need to be plowed. Sensors may monitor weather conditions, pollution levels and pollen counts. Lighting fixtures may contain speakers for broadcasting emergency warnings or Wi-Fi® capabilities for providing wireless service. In a parking lot , a consumer may be able to launch an app tied to the lighting system to find an open space. Within retail stores, location-based technology embedded in LED lighting fixtures can give retailers the ability to push targeted offers to shoppers’ smartphones.

Each of the above capabilities is tied back to the interconnected nature of the Industrial Internet to enable data capture, analyses and action.

Q: What’s the cost of entry to implement smarter lighting?

LED installations are becoming increasingly more affordable. To make them even more attainable, we’re working with customers on unique financing solutions. From funding models that allow customers to pay for our solutions through the energy savings they bring, to collaborations with GE Capital as part of our “GE Store,” we bring a competitive advantage to customers by drawing on other GE businesses to exchange knowledge, technology and tools.

Opportunities for savings and efficiencies grow even bigger with intelligent LEDs, which connect the physical world and the digital world. Smart solutions can now use lighting’s infrastructure as a conduit to Big Data to reduce overall infrastructure costs.

From our advanced hardware to our sophisticated software, security, privacy, networking, applications and analytics capabilities, GE is uniquely situated to be a trusted provider of the open Industrial Internet platform. We’re helping our customers see lighting in a whole new light, so they can use it in better, more effective and more efficient ways.

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