Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will begin converting its Allen streetlights to new technology that will brighten roadways, street corners and public spaces for homeowners, drivers and law enforcement. LED conversion of 114 PSO-owned streetlights is set to begin next week, weather permitting.

The new lighting will improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians, providing greater appeal and safety while strengthening connections in the community.

Light-emitting diode (LED) streetlights are more efficient and longer-lasting than the high-intensity discharge (HID) lights they replace. “HID lights are an obsolete technology and are being phased out industry-wide. They are becoming increasingly expensive and difficult to find,” said Chris Thompson, PSO customer service manager.

Unlike old-technology omnidirectional lights, the light from LEDs is more focused, meaning less of the illumination is wasted into the sky.