To leverage the efforts of multiple cities pursuing evaluations of LED street lighting products,
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the formation of a Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium. The Consortium will collect, analyze, and share technical information and experiences related to LED street lighting demonstrations.
The Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium will establish a coordinated effort among interested cities, power providers, and government entities to minimize duplication of effort and spread associated risk across multiple locations. The Consortium will also work with DOE to identify new technical information needs that can then be pursued by DOE or by others, as appropriate.
Membership will be open to municipalities, utilities, and energy efficiency organizations (more details will follow soon). DOE does not anticipate that Consortium membership will be open to manufacturers, though manufacturers might occasionally be invited to present information on selected topics at Consortium meetings. DOE expects to launch the Consortium in September 2009.
