July 31, 2012: LED Street Lighting Webinar
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Presented by David Baum, VP Philips Roadway Lighting
Learn how switching to LED street lighting along with connecting streetlights with smart controls can enhance livability while bringing your city’s energy costs under control.
This event is part of a pre-“Meeting of the Minds 2012” learning series sponsored by the Smart+Connected Communities Institute and the Regional Plan Association.
Date: July 31, 2012
Time: 8:00am PST
Place: WebEx
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