Local governments say they’re paying more to keep lights on, and those costs can ultimately fall back on taxpayers through municipal budgets.
Town officials in West Seneca say their annual electricity costs for streetlights have surged. According to the town, streetlight energy costs have increased by roughly $200,000 between 2020 and 2025.
The increase comes despite a major project to switch streetlights to energy-efficient LED lighting more than a decade ago…