Streetlights

Light From Garbage

A new concept streetlight from Yanko Design would use garbage cans built into the base as fuel tanks, converting the trash to light.

16 November 2009 - 8:00am

Treehugger

Do Not Let There Be Light

As city budgets tighten, streetlights are getting the ax in an effort to save money.

28 August 2009 - 10:00am

USA Today

The Future of Urban Lighting

This article showcases six new types of streetlights that reduce energy use in very different ways.

1 May 2009 - 1:00pm

The Infrastructurist

Houston Lights go LED

The city of Houston moves to convert all the bulbs at its traffic stops to LEDs, aiming to save energy and money.

17 December 2008 - 11:00am

Houston Chronicle

'Invisible Streetlights' Could Provide Energy & Aesthetic Benefits

Solar sculptures light up at night to take the place of energy-intensive streetlights.

10 August 2008 - 9:00am

Ecogeek.org