SECO Energy is expanding its transition to high-intensity LED streetlights throughout The Villages, moving away from the traditional High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) fixtures that have long illuminated the area.
SECO contends that the LED transition is a necessary upgrade, noting that “LED lighting is more environmentally friendly and provides improved visibility and a more uniform distribution of light.”
However, the energy cooperative is also issuing a fair warning to residents: the new lights may be significantly brighter than what they are accustomed to…