premises that are always lit . The LED lights being adopted by the city allow it to variate the amount of luminosity used , meeting the requirements of the local environs .
Ensuring the right balance between preserving energy and providing public services – both in street lighting , and other areas – is both an environmental and fiscal prerogative . The City of Memphis has been working with an engineering company called Ameresco to remotely control street lighting , including when lights are turned on and how brightly they shine .
“ Our first priority is the safety of our citizens ,” Boateng says , “ but we are also saving energy . That is money that we
“Memphis has people who are so committed to their city . They have a love for their city and a love for what their city stands for ”
AUGUSTINE BOATENG INTERIM CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER , CITY OF MEMPHIS
126 January 2024