Efficient lighting in the city to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions

The operation "Porto.Luz + Eficiente", regarding the efficient public lighting programme in the city of Porto, involves significant reductions in energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Since the beginning of the operation, on January 1st 2016 and 28 February last, there was a reduction of electrical power consumption, estimated at 2.886.908 kWh.

Also, primary energy consumption was reduced reaching the value of 620, 7 tep and CO2 emissions by 1.356,9 tons.

This operation was implemented in 2015 by the Municipality of Porto, with the support of AdEPorto - Porto energy Agency, with the replacement of 2.483 traditional street lamps with lamps using LED technology in several roadways and neighbourhoods in the city of Porto.

This action has improved energy efficiency and reduced both operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions.