Amazing illumination!!

August 4, 2:30 AMPhoenix Internet ExaminerMichelle R Meissner

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The night sky is still dark and starlit with new solar street lights.

An awesome article has been published about solar powered, wireless, extremely efficient lighting in Tucson. I wonder why Phoenix doesn't do this to save taxpayer money AND help reduce energy consumption???

(GreenJobs.com, July 2009)

"As part of an initiative to reduce energy consumption by 10 percent at its Tucson, Arizona-based headquarters, a global high-tech equipment designer and manufacturer has equipped one of its employee parking lots with solar-powered LED lights from Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH)"(Victoria, British Columbia, Canada July 30. 2009)

That speaks volumes to me and hopefully to Examiner readers as well. But there's more! The lights are, "specifically for industrial-scale street and parking applications, the stand-alone EverGEN 1520 outdoor light provides a reliable source of bright, uniform illumination wherever it's needed, without trenching, cabling or grid access."(Victoria, British Columbia, Canada July 30. 2009)

As well as saving energy these lights are long lasting and dependable. However, the best part of these lights is that they do not obstruct views of the night sky. Astrologists and star gazers alike are loving this new benefit.

"Aside from the reduced installation costs of a wireless lighting alternative, the impressive performance, durability and lifespan of each solar-LED light offered additional savings. When compared against other off-grid LED and compact-fluorescent alternatives, the EverGEN 1520 outperformed the rest, enabling the facility to purchase fewer lights and install them at greater distances than originally anticipated. With no bulbs to burn out and no scheduled maintenance required for up to five years, the new solid-state lighting system is also expected to help reduce operating costs over time, while completely eliminating utility fees for illuminating the lot."  (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada July 30. 2009) (

COME ON PHOENIX! WE NEED TO MAKE SOME NOISE TO OUR "STATE REPRESENTATIVES" AND GET THESE ENERGY AND EARTH SAVING THINGS IN PLACE!

Questions? Comments? Email me: michellemeissner@ymail.com